While some people might prefer to eat their favorite dish alone, family plays a big part in a person’s favorite comfort food. Twenty-two percent of respondents say if they could only have their ...

Your brain learns quickly: “Eat this, feel better ... Society reinforces the idea that certain foods offer comfort. Commercials show people diving into pizza boxes after a breakup, or ...

There’s just something special about food that makes you think of Grandma. More than just eating, it feels warm, like a hug.

When we’re emotionally overwhelmed, it probably feels natural to reach for a bag of chips. But we’re probably wrong about how stress affects our eating habits, a psychologist says.

Regardless, don’t microwave the noodles, Miyajima said, and “never drop the noodles into liquid that hasn’t reached a full ...

You’re not alone. It’s common for people to turn to food for comfort as a way to cope with big, difficult feelings. When you eat in response to emotions, it’s called emotional eating.

"Now I can’t stop eating them." Considering the affordability ... Research even suggests that comfort foods can make people feel a sense of "belongingness," which is exactly why so many ...

author of ‘Why You Eat What You Eat,’ said that foods people think of as comfort foods lead to a short-term mood boost. “Foods high in carbs and fats trigger a release of dopamine ...

About half of U.S. adults say healthiness of food is important when deciding what to eat. But taste and cost matter more.