🔬 Science Mar 31, 2026 · Ethan Sirles - Virginia Tech

Why you’re wired to love sugar

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Why you’re wired to love sugar
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Experts have answers for you about why people are wired to love sugar and how overindulgence can affect long-term metabolic and brain health.
Americans love Easter candy, spending more than $5 billion on it in 2024, with chocolate bunnies and eggs among the most popular treats, according to the National Confectioners Association.
While having a candy or two on a holiday isn’t a problem, consistently eating too much sugar can have significant negative effects.
According to Brenda Davy, a pr

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