Doris Schicker

Mindfulness training decreases the habituation response to persistent food stimulation.

Scientific Reports April 25, 2025 Alyssa Torske, Doris Schicker, Jessica Freiherr et al. 3 citations

Modern societies and their obesogenic environments expose individuals to persistent food stimulation. This frequent exposure can cause sensory systems to habituate or desensitize to food-related sensory stimulation. This can, in turn, lead to the reduction of pleasure associated with eating, which can elicit overeating behavior to attain the desired pleasurable effect. However, frequently...