Overeating – whether it's an occasional practice or a chronic problem – can promote weight gain and a host of other health problems such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Mindfulness has emerged as a powerful strategy for breaking harmful habits like overeating because it helps people be more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations as they eat. In this Aliquot, Dr. Ashley Mason and Dr. Darya Rose describe how mindfulness can help prevent overeating.