Food Addiction Linked to Impulsive Behavior

Impulsive behavior may actually cause people to develop an unhealthy relationship with food, just like alcohol and other drugs. Researchers have found that people with impulsive personalities were more likely to report higher levels of food addiction - a compulsive pattern of eating that is similar to drug addiction - and may lead to obesity. "The notion of food addiction is a very new one. We think it's possible to think about impulsivity, food addiction ...