Interoception refers to the representation of the internal states of an organism, and includes
the processes by which it senses, interprets, integrates, and regulates signals from within …

We review recent work on the functions of interoceptive processing, by which the nervous
system anticipates, senses, and integrates signals originating from the body. We focus on …

During the past 30 yr, investigating the physiology of eating behaviors has generated a truly
vast literature. This is fueled in part by a dramatic increase in obesity and its comorbidities …

The demands of both mental and physical activity are integrated with the dynamic control of
internal bodily states. The set of neural interactions that supports autonomic regulation …

Obesity is a global pandemic associated with macro-and microvascular endothelial
dysfunction. Microvascular endothelial dysfunction has recently emerged as a significant risk …

Many mammals have evolved to be social creatures. In humans, the ability to learn from
others' experiences is essential to survival; and from an early age, individuals are …

First seen as a fat-storage tissue, the adipose tissue is considered as a critical player in the
endocrine system. Precisely, adipose tissue can produce an array of bioactive factors …

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic disease with impact on brain function through
mechanisms that include glucose toxicity, vascular damage and blood–brain barrier (BBB) …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. Obesity in middle age
increases AD risk and severity, which is alarming given that obesity prevalence peaks at …

Obesity and type 2 diabetes are associated with cognitive dysfunction. Because the
hypothalamus is implicated in energy balance control and memory disorders, we …