What is binge eating disorder? I've heard of anorexia and bulimia. But I'd never heard binge eating described as a disorder until my nephew was diagnosed with it. How is it treated?
Jan 02, 2020
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You're on a diet, but the aroma of popcorn in the movie theater lobby triggers a seemingly irresistible craving.
Dec 11, 2019
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New research indicates that social media is leading young adolescent girls and boys down a worrying path towards developing body image issues and eating disorder behaviours—even though they are smartphone savvy.
Dec 04, 2019
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The prevalence of the disordered eating behaviour known as 'chew and spit' among teenagers has been determined for the first time, thanks to a large-scale study analysed by psychologists at the University of Sydney.
Dec 02, 2019
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Three in four patients with anorexia nervosa—including many with challenging illness—make a partial recovery. But just 21 percent make a full recovery, a milestone that is most likely to signal permanent remission.
Nov 20, 2019
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Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report a higher number of binge eating symptoms than individuals who were exposed to trauma but did not develop PTSD symptoms, says a study by University of Manitoba ...
Oct 30, 2019
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Dear Mayo Clinic: Is it common for someone in their 50s to develop an eating disorder?
Oct 18, 2019
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For the first time, it has been shown that deficits of semantic memory, an ability we use to recognize objects and use them correctly, are involved in specific eating disorders shared by patients suffering from dementia. ...
Oct 17, 2019
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A School of Public Health professor has been extensively researching eating disorders in the United States and has found trends that warrant increased screening for the disorders, she explains.
Oct 01, 2019
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Last week, federal health minister Greg Hunt announced that more than 60,000 Australians will be asked about their mental health and well-being as part of the Intergenerational Health and Mental Health Study.
Aug 19, 2019
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