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How Advertisements Targeting Women Undermine Body Image July 10, 2013 . 6 Comments
Women face overwhelming pressure to meet an often unrealizable “beauty” ideal. The result is that 80% of women report being unhappy with their appearance, and three-quarters of all ... Read More
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Is High IQ a Risk Factor for Eating and Food Issues? July 4, 2013 . 2 Comments
According to results from a recent study, children of women with eating issues (ED) like anorexia (AN) and bulimia (BN) have higher IQs and increased working memory capacity when compared ... Read More
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Eating Issues Rank Second to Depression in UK Mental Health Diagnoses June 19, 2013 . 3 Comments
Eating issues (ED) usually first develop during childhood and early adolescence. Eating issues include anorexia (AN), bulimia (BN), and eating issues not otherwise specified (EDNOS) and ... Read More
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Your Sweet Tooth May Be More Sensitive with Depression June 18, 2013 . 2 Comments
Depression can affect mood, somatic experiences, and emotional reactions. It can also affect cognitive abilities and behaviors. And a recent study led by Petra Platte of the Department ... Read More
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High-Fat, Low-Carbohydrate Diet Improves Autism Symptoms in Mice June 17, 2013 . 3 Comments
Ketogenic diets (KD) consist of foods that are high in fat and low in carbohydrates. They have become extremely popular in recent decades for weight loss and blood sugar regulation. Despite ... Read More
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How Are Adolescents Affected by Websites That Support Eating Issues? June 14, 2013 . 3 Comments
Adolescents spend more time on the internet than probably any other age group. Children who feel socially isolated in real life may seek out virtual support through websites and forums ... Read More
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Does Nutritional Intake Decrease with Age? June 13, 2013 . 4 Comments
It can be challenging for anyone to maintain a properly balanced diet. But elderly people are especially vulnerable to the effects of malnutrition and must be vigilant about their nutritional ... Read More
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ADHD Contributes to Symptom Severity in Bulimia June 12, 2013 . 3 Comments
Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a psychological issue that is associated with disordered eating behaviors. People with BN often binge to the point of excess and then purge their food by vomiting ... Read More
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Topic Expert Roundup: How Do Diet and Nutrition Affect Mental Health? June 12, 2013 . 3 Comments
We’ve all heard it said: “You are what you eat!” And while it’s widely known that eating certain foods carries far-reaching physical risks, less recognized and understood are the ... Read More
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Anorexia Causes Actions Based on Distorted Body Schema June 11, 2013 . 2 Comments
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is one type of eating issue that can lead to extreme low body weight, low body mass index (BMI), and drastic dieting measures. People with AN often perceive their ... Read More
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Behavioral Program Helps People with Mental Health Issues Lose Weight May 28, 2013 . 6 Comments
Obesity is a major concern in countries throughout the world, but especially in the United States. It has been linked to serious physical health problems including diabetes, coronary disease, ... Read More
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Do People with Anorexia and Autism Process Information Similarly? May 24, 2013 . 3 Comments
Some research has indicated similarities between autism spectrum (ASD) conditions and anorexia (AN). Although the two have very different physical and emotional symptoms, recent studies ... Read More