How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition & Cravings | Dr. Scott Kanoski artwork
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How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition & Cravings | Dr. Scott Kanoski

Oct 12, 2026 · 2 hr 2 min

Dr. Scott Kanoski, PhD, is a Professor of Human and Evolutionary Biology and Neurobiology at the University of Southern California. We discuss how different foods impact memory and cognitive function as well as cravings. We also discuss how GLP-1 drugs work to control hunger in the brain and body, the role of the gut microbiome, and the effects of artificial and low calorie sweeteners on hunger an…