Eating disorder patients face a higher autoimmune disease risk, compared to those without eating disorders. The findings come from Finnish researchers who observed an association between eating disorders and autoimmune disease risk. The risk of eating disorders is higher among somatic illnesses like type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases, and other autoimmune diseases. Additionally, a ...click here to read more
Bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. Bulimia nervosa is when a person binges and purges food. This means they will consume large amounts of food only to expel it from their body immediately afterward. This can be done through vomiting or with the use of laxatives. Causes of bulimia nervosa ...click here to read more
Yale researchers have found a link, and possible solution, between overeating and depression; those who overeat or are stressed are at an increased risk of depression and anxiety. The researchers found that the anesthetic ketamine reverses depression-like symptoms in rats that were fed high-fat diets. Senior author, Dr. Ronald Duman, said, “The effects of a ...click here to read more
You see it all the time in the tabloids: Photos of almost skeletal models and celebrities, their bones jutting out of hip sockets and rib cages exposed in bikinis. It’s not pretty, and I’m not just saying that as a 40-something woman who is fighting the clock, trying to be beautiful and desirable and all ...click here to read more
An eating disorder is a common type of psychiatric disorder that primarily affects females and if left untreated, it can result in serious physical and mental health ramifications. Approximately 8 million Americans are currently suffering with an eating disorder, and disordered eating is the psychiatric disorder with the highest mortality rate. Sadly, there is no ...click here to read more
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