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Overeating from time to time is common. But if you find yourself eating more than you’d like on a regular basis, there are plenty of strategies you can incorporate to reduce the likelihood of binge eating.Temporary discomfort aside, occasional overeating usually isn’t cause for concern. Many people experience infrequent episodes of binge eating, which occurs when you eat a larger than usual amount in a shorter than usual period. Emotional eating after a breakup, for example, often falls into this category. While sporadic episodes may be characterized as disordered eating, certain criteria must be met to receive a diagnosis of…

Reading Time: 14 minutesBody image problems need to be taken seriously. And in 2024, now more than ever. Body image problems are one of the strongest risk factors for the development of an eating disorder, not to mention that they also lead to other unhealthy weight control behaviours. Read on as we share a number of shocking statistics and facts about body image. What is Body Image? Body image refers to how we think about, feel and act towards our body. It is a multifaceted construct, meaning that it consists of many different perceptual, attitudinal, and behavioural components1 Cash TF.…

↑1, ↑29, ↑30, ↑31 Keski-Rahkonen, Anna. “Epidemiology of binge eating disorder: prevalence, course, comorbidity, and risk factors.” Current opinion in psychiatry 34.6 (2021): 525-531 ↑2 Rozzell, K., Klimek, P., Brown, T., & Blashill, A. J. (2019). Prevalence of eating disorders among us children aged 9 to 10 years: data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. JAMA pediatrics, 173(1), 100-101. ↑3, ↑4 Erskine, H. E., & Whiteford, H. A. (2018). Epidemiology of binge eating disorder. Current opinion in psychiatry, 31(6), 462-470 ↑5, ↑6, ↑7, ↑8, ↑17, ↑37 STRIPED Harvard. 2020. Report: Economic Costs Of…

Reading Time: 10 minutes Every 62 minutes at least one person dies as a direct result from an eating disorder1STRIPED Harvard. 2020. Report: Economic Costs Of Eating Disorders. [online] Available at: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/striped/report-economic-costs-of-eating-disorders/ [Accessed 15 August 2020].. STRIPED Harvard, 2020 Eating disorders are debilitating conditions that negatively impact a person’s life across many domains. They represent the third most common chronic illnesses, and they take a substantial economic toll on the individual, their families and society at large. No one is fully immune from an eating disorder; they can affect people from all walks of life, no matter your age, gender,…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by extremely low body weight due to persistent and chronic energy restriction, and body image distortions comprised of an intense fear of weight gain. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder on the rise, and the seriousness of this illness is underscored by the fact that anorexia nervosa is associated with the highest mortality rates of all psychiatric disorders1Arcelus J, Mitchell AJ, Wales J, et al. Mortality rates in patients with anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders: a meta-analysis of 36 studies. Archives of general psychiatry. 2011;68(7):724-731.. In 2023, anorexia…

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The fast-growing eating disorder treatment company Monte Nido & Affiliates has hit a bump in the road and is laying off staff. A source familiar with the matter told Behavioral Health Business that close to 130 staff members will be laid off due to underperformance in specific markets. The company declined to answer specific questions but acknowledged that the layoffs were happening. “Given the consistent demand across different regions, we are thoughtfully adjusting our staffing to better meet the needs of our clients and the communities where we identify a critical need,” a spokesperson from Monte Nido told BHB. It’s…

This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication reputable news agency proofread Ok! For patients with binge eating disorder (BED), a web-based cognitive behavioral self-help intervention leads to significant reductions in binge eating episodes and improvements in mental health outcomes, according to a study published online May 16 in JAMA Network Open. Luise Pruessner, from Heidelberg University in Germany, and colleagues examined the effectiveness of a web-based cognitive behavioral self-help intervention for individuals with BED in a two-arm, parallel-group randomized clinical trial.…

Emma Lembke did not know what an algorithm was when she started using social media.The then-12-year-old was thrilled when her parents gave her permission to join Instagram. She quickly followed all kinds of accounts — from Kim Kardashian to Olive Garden, she said — and was soon spending five to six hours a day on the app. Then one day she searched for “ab workouts,” and her feed shifted. She started seeing 200-calorie recipes, pro-anorexia posts and exercise routines that “no 12-year-old should be doing in their bedroom,” she said.Ms. Lembke, now 21, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in…

Can I be vegetarian or vegan if I have lupus?Yes — it’s fine for people with lupus to eat a vegetarian or vegan diet. Just make sure to eat a variety of healthy plant-based foods. If you don’t eat any animal foods, you’ll need to take a vitamin B12 supplement — vitamin B12 is only found in animal foods.Are there any specific foods I need to avoid?According to Johns Hopkins Lupus Center experts, they believe that a chemical found in alfalfa may trigger lupus symptoms. So you may want to avoid eating alfalfa sprouts or taking supplements with alfalfa.You may…