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Treating Cravings by Stimulating the Brain
1:06:48 - 1:13:25 (06:37)
Researchers are studying whether brief stimulation of the brain can disrupt the craving-to-binge cycle in individuals struggling with food or drug addiction. By identifying craving cells and delivering intermittent stimulation, they hope to alleviate feelings of anxiety or negative affect, disrupting the cycle and promoting a healthier lifestyle.
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A neuroscientist discusses a grant-funded study aimed at reducing cravings and impulsivity in patients by using electrodes to stimulate the brain's reward center.
1:06:48 - 1:09:12 (02:24)
Summary
A neuroscientist discusses a grant-funded study aimed at reducing cravings and impulsivity in patients by using electrodes to stimulate the brain's reward center.
ChapterTreating Cravings by Stimulating the Brain
EpisodeDr. Casey Halpern: Biology & Treatments for Compulsive Behaviors & Binge Eating
PodcastHuberman Lab
Researchers at the University of California are studying the effects of short-term mood elevation from brain stimulation to disrupt the cycle of binge eating.
1:09:12 - 1:11:57 (02:45)
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Researchers at the University of California are studying the effects of short-term mood elevation from brain stimulation to disrupt the cycle of binge eating. This feasibility study uses strict guidelines and a non-invasive device to ensure safety and focus on the study's purpose.
ChapterTreating Cravings by Stimulating the Brain
EpisodeDr. Casey Halpern: Biology & Treatments for Compulsive Behaviors & Binge Eating
PodcastHuberman Lab
Continuous stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder can initially solve the problem but the effect may eventually go away over time as the brain prefers homeostatic regulation or its normal patterns.
1:11:57 - 1:13:25 (01:27)
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Continuous stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder can initially solve the problem but the effect may eventually go away over time as the brain prefers homeostatic regulation or its normal patterns. Intermittent stimulation can be a more durable and effective approach.