The hypocretins (Hcrts), also known as orexins, are two neuropeptides produced exclusively
in the lateral hypothalamus. They act on two specific receptors that are widely distributed …

Difficulties in cognitive flexibility–the ability to adapt effectively to changes in the
environment and/or changing task demands–have been reported in anorexia nervosa (AN) …

Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis compared previously documented
inefficiencies in central coherence and set‐shifting between people with nonunderweight …

Orexins regulate a wide variety of biological functions, most notably the sleep-wake cycle,
reward and stress processing, alertness, vigilance, and cognitive functioning. Alterations of …

By definition, heart failure (HF) is a pathological condition affecting the structure and function
of all organs in the body, and the brain is not an exception to that. Failure of the heart to …

Objective: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious eating disorder associated with several
cognitive difficulties including poor cognitive flexibility (ie difficulties in effectively adapting to …

Introduction: Cognitive inflexibility, clinical perfectionism, and eating disorder (ED)-specific
rumination are common characteristics reported in anorexia nervosa (AN) and may …

Impulsivity and compulsivity are multidimensional constructs that are increasingly
considered determinants of obesity. Studies using functional magnetic resonance imaging …

Alterations in decision-making are considered core to anorexia nervosa (AN)
phenomenology and may maintain illness through maladaptive choice behavior. This …

Effort-based decision-making provides a framework to understand the mental computations
estimating the amount of work (“effort”) required to obtain a reward. The aim of the current …