`Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think (by Brian Wansink; Bantam Books; $25). Weight problems and obesity are soaring among Americans. Some take drastic measures to reduce, such as ...

Dieticians are cautioning people against mindless eating during the Super Bowl. People should pay attention and ask themselves if they are actually hungry. They should also limit their alcohol intake ...

One of the most common questions I receive from readers and clients is how to distinguish between binge eating, overeating, and mindless eating. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they ...

We’ve all been guilty of snacking while watching TV or scrolling through our phones, but have you ever stopped to think about what mindless eating is really doing to your body and mind? It might seem ...

Some people call eating without intention mindless, while others may call it distracted. “Mindless” is a way of doing something without thought, care, or emotion, and “distracted” could refer to a way ...

Scrolling through social media while eating has become a daily habit for many of us. Meals are no longer just about food they’re about entertainment too. But while it may feel harmless, eating while ...

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It's dark, you're distracted, and you have a 20-cup tub of popcorn in your lap. To your right sits a 44-ounce soda, and lest you miss dessert, there's a 5-ounce package of Twizzlers in your coat ...

We passed by our local Italian bakery on the way home from a long walk. Face masks in place, we stood at the door and ordered coffee and then, enticed by the smell of newly baked croissants, gave in ...

Brian Wansink, author of "Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think," eyes a candy dish. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...