Researchers from the University of Exeter have come up with a 'stop-go' game which trains players to associate things like biscuits with the act of 'stopping'.
Volunteers who played it just four times for 10 minutes - while keeping food diaries - lost almost 1-and-a-half pounds in a week.
It's thought it could eventually be available on smartphones.
Sex abuse masseur jailed for four years
Ian Nicholls, 64, assaulted clients
'Safeguards-on-asylum-seekers' Reform council voted down
Even his seconder had second thoughts
Devon care home fined £200,000 after two residents drowned
Burdon Grange failed to provide safe care
Residents urged to help rough sleepers
Volunteers can join the soup run
City beat Argyle in Devon derby
Match Report: Exeter City 2-1 Plymouth Argyle
