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Amelia Palmer

Lost Weight but Gained It Back? Scientists Say Your Brain May Be Secretly Working Against You

For millions of people trying to lose weight, regaining the pounds after months of dieting can feel like a personal failure. But according to researchers, the problem may have less to do with willpower than with the brain itself.

A new analysis published by The Conversation, based on recent obesity and neuroscience research, suggests the human brain may "remember" a person's highest body weight and actively work to restore it after weight loss.

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