The research focuses on advancing neurofeedback as a tool to address stress-related overeating\u2014a widespread driver of weight gain. When under stress, many individuals are drawn toward highly palatable, energy-dense foods, even in the absence of hunger. This behaviour reflects a dynamic tension in the brain between a reward-driven \u201cpull\u201d system that amplifies cravings and a prefrontal \u201cbrake\u201d system responsible for self-control. While much of the existing research relies on self-reports or observable behaviour, this research moves beyond this by targeting real-time neural activity. The aim is to identify reliable brain-based markers that capture this balance under stress and to develop a practical neurofeedback approach that enables individuals to actively regulate it. Through a structured experimental programme, the research aims to detect these neural signatures, test whether individuals can learn to modulate them, and ultimately create a composite Self-Control Index (SCI) that can be used in real time to strengthen self-regulation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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