Researchers have long struggled to understand why weight loss is so difficult to maintain for individuals with obesity. A new study published in the journal Obesity sheds light on this issue, revealing that an 8-week low-calorie diet not only results in weight loss but also induces significant changes in brain connectivity. The study found that participants who lost weight exhibited increased brain connectivity in regions associated with emotion and memory, along with changes in hunger levels and food intake. Previous studies have indicated that obesity is associated with altered brain connect…