“Devilish’ brain to blame for our bad eating habits

PEOPLE with bad eating habits have “devilish” brains that prevent them exercising self-control, a study has shown.

Researchers in the US discovered an “angel” centre in the brain that holds back a “devil” region to stop us giving in to temptation.

It allows people to weigh abstract considerations such as “healthiness” against basic desires – for instance, a craving for tasty, rich food.