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This is your brain on fried eggs: Brain, motivation and eating a high-fat diet

July 14, 2015 by

High-fat feeding can cause impairments in the functioning of the mesolimbic dopamine system, according to new research. This system is a critical brain pathway controlling motivation. These findings may have important health implications.

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