This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Maybe you stock up on ice cream after a difficult day at work or reach for chocolate after a disagreement with your partner.

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Saman Khalesi was previously supported by a Postdoctoral Fellowship (Award No. 102584) from the National Heart Foundation of Australia. Talitha Best is affiliated with Australian Psychological Society ...

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