A new study confirms what we already know: comfort food makes us feel better. The part of the study that is new is the proof that comfort foods change us on a biological level. This study was recently ...

Have you ever found yourself looking in the pocket to grab a pack of chips after a long day at work and feeling the need to have something sweet when feelings are high? You’re not alone. In the modern ...

More than two-thirds of people living with chronic pain reach for chocolate or other comfort foods to cope, with new research showing that eating offers pleasure, distraction and relief from negative ...

The magic of comfort food lies in its ability to nourish both body and soul. While few argue that it enriches one’s soul, providing solace and comfort, some believe that improvements can be made in ...

Scientists have uncovered how eating your favourite foods can help make you feel better when you’re stressed or anxious. — ...

We think that we eat comfort food for pleasure, but science shows boredom and the need for a mental boost is what really sends us diving into the snack drawer. Study: Why Do We Eat Comfort Food?

There's a reason those winter cravings return year after year. They're closely linked to emotion, memory and the way our brains associate certain foods with comfort and familiarity.

When Sam Thomas, a writer, speaker and mental health campaigner, was 11 years old, he experienced homophobic bullying at school. To escape the bullies, he would hide in the bathroom and eat the food ...

It's 10pm on a Friday night. You're home alone, slouched on the couch and armed with a tub of choc-chip ice cream. Why? Because you're upset. Eating behaviour specialist, Dr Rick Kausman, is the ...