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Front Nutr June 2023 PMID 37388634

The body mass index is associated with increased temporal variability of functional connectivity in brain reward system.

Yiqun Guo, Yuxiao Xia, Ke Chen

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Discussions show enthusiasm and curiosity, with posts emphasizing the association between BMI and brain connectivity, such as mentions of increased 'instability' in neural interactions and the significance of the reward system, which demonstrate active engagement with the scientific implications and potential for obesity treatments.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings, with some expressing support for its implications on obesity and neural function.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions demonstrate high curiosity about the links between BMI and brain connectivity, indicating strong interest.

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Participants reference technical aspects like 'temporal variability' and 'brain reward system,' showing moderate engagement with the research details.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a recognition of the study’s potential influence on understanding obesity's neural basis, but no claims of immediate change are made.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that higher body mass index (BMI) is linked to increased variability over time in the brain's reward system, especially in regions like the ventral orbitofrontal cortex and visual areas, indicating more unstable neural connections.
  • At different brain network levels, BMI was associated with greater fluctuations in connectivity within the limbic network and default mode network, as well as increased interaction between these networks and others involved in attention and sensorimotor functions.
  • These results suggest that in obesity, the reward network has more unstable and frequent interactions with other brain systems, which could inform new behavioral and neural treatment strategies aimed at reducing this abnormal dynamic connectivity.]
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New Research: The body mass index is associated with increased temporal variability of functional connectivity in brain reward system: The reward system has been proven to be contributed to the vulnerability of obesity. Previous fMRI studies… #Nutrition https://t.co/Nd8bNP0oqJ

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