Are Women Condemned to Succumbing to Food Temptation?
Researchers are reporting that a brain-imaging study suggests women have a tougher time than men controlling their hunger. But U.S. News’s Katherine Hobson isn’t so sure women should throw up their hands in frustration. Like other brain-imaging studies looking at sex differences, these findings are based on averages. Some female brains behave more like males’—they’re able to cognitively inhibit appetite, in this case—and vice versa. Rather than fret about your hard wiring, figure out how to find a healthful lifestyle that works for you: Check out these 5 tips for boosting willpower, follow a sensible, balanced diet, and try 7 tips to get plenty of exercise.
