“Bulking and Cutting” Linked to Symptoms of Muscle Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders
According to the findings of a recent study, engagement in bulk and cut dietary cycles is associated with a larger desire to become more muscular…
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Scientists Link “Cheat Meals” to Eating Disorders
The practice of briefly straying from one’s diet to consume calorie-dense meals was most popular among males and connected with binge eating, compulsive exercise, and…
Say Goodbye to Binge Eating: Signal Pathway in Brain That Controls Food Intake Discovered
A group of scientists has developed an entirely new approach to treating eating disorders. They showed that a group of nerve cells (so-called AgRP, agouti-related…
Contrary to Theory, Binge-Eating Is Not Caused by Stress-Induced Impulsivity
Stress alters brain activity in inhibition network but doesn’t prompt binge-eating, contrary to theory. Stress alters brain activity in self-inhibition areas yet doesn’t trigger binge-eating,…
Hospitalizations for Eating Disorders Increased Significantly Among Adolescents During COVID Pandemic
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic. The number of adolescents admitted to…