Evolutionary Hunger
Andrew consults with Dr. Casey Halpern, a neurosurgeon who studies binge-eating disorder and other types of eating disorders. They discuss why human beings who have plenty of energy levels would desire to eat more at all, and how this primitive biology evolved over many years. Dr. Halpern explains that from an evolutionary standpoint, it makes sense that we should eat as often as we can, as much as we can, and as fast as we can.In this clip
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In the Huberman Lab episode featuring Dr. Casey Halpern: Biology & Treatments for Compulsive Eating & Behaviors | Huberman Lab Podcast #91, he talks about the nucleus accumbens and its role in compulsive behavior. What exactly is happening in my brain when I binge — especially in relation to this brain region? Is it an issue of dopamine or reward circuitry, or is it more about an inability to pause and reflect before acting on an urge? How does this compare to other compulsive behaviors like addiction or OCD?
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