Home > Newsletters > Daily: Love or hate Earth Hour? > Daily Dose: This is why your vanilla or cinnamon flavoured e-cigarette is toxic > Health-in-Motion Updated 05 January 2016 Why you are losing self control Scientists have found that self-control relies on glucose as an energy source, and that when our glucose levels are low or cannot be mobilised effectively to the brain (i.e., when insulin is low or insensitive), we are more prone to losing self-control (overeating when you're tired?) The researchers found that when glucose was restored, subjects' self-control behaviours - such as controlling attention, regulating emotions, quitting smoking, coping with stress, resisting impulsivity, and refraining from criminal and aggressive behaviour - was improved. Then, ever wondered why you lose self-control after a couple of drinks? It's because alcohol reduces glucose throughout the brain and body, thereby impairing self-control. The glucose-self-control theory could also explain why many ex-smokers turn to sweets when they quit. 0 More: Daily Dose: This is why your vanilla or cinnamon flavoured e-cigarette is toxicHealth-in-Motion advertisement Other news News KZN Health Department breaks world record for Pap smears Parenting This is why your kids are sleeping less these days Diet and nutrition Should you really start eating more saturated fat? Lifestyle Here’s why your leg cramps while you sleep – and how to treat it Lifestyle This is how Viagra can help you live longer Lifestyle Why women are opting to get their virginity restored through hymenoplasty From our sponsors WIN a R2 000 beauty voucher! Understanding diabetes self-management Fed up with the Phlemings? Let’s chat diabetes and erectile dysfunction Live healthier FYI » When the flu turns deadly Why the flu makes you feel so miserable Could a deadly flu strain hit SA this winter? Following an intense flu season in the US and UK, should we be worried about our own upcoming flu season? Alcohol and acne » Dagga vs alcohol: Which is worse? SEE: Why you are drinking more alcohol than you realise Does alcohol cause acne? Some foods can be a trigger for acne, but what about alcohol? Dermatologist Dr Nerissa Moodley weighs in.
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