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You might find yourself eating a nighttime snack now and then. However, if it happens more frequently than you’d like, you may wonder how to stop eating at night. Fortunately, pre-planning and portioning snacks, among other practices, can help you cut back on nighttime eating. Read on to learn more. You might crave a snack at night for several reasons, some of which may not be so obvious. These are the most common causes of late-night snacking. Behavioral Habits The more frequently you perform a behavior, like eating ice cream while watching TV at night, the more likely it is…

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The streaming era has changed everything about the way people view television. You no longer have to wait for a new episode of your favorite show because many entertainment companies are releasing entire seasons and series of shows at once. This has lead to a new concept called binge-watching. Binge-watching—the act of streaming many television episodes in one sitting­­—is become more and more common with all the streaming options available to consumers, including Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video, among others. You can stream these services on your television or on another electronic device, such as a laptop, tablet, or cell phone.…

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Eating Disorder Statistics:- Eating disorders affect people of every age, race, size, sexual orientation, gender identity, and background. More than 9% of the world’s population has an eating disorder. An eating disorder is a serious mental disorder that causes severe disturbance to a person’s eating behavior. Eating disorders are often associated with distorted body image and preoccupation with weight and appearance. The factors that can contribute to the development of eating disorders include genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and psychological factors. Eating disorder statistics help you to get insights into how eating disorders are emerging among individuals worldwide. Eating Disorders An…

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For more than four years of her childhood, Alexis McCoy, 26, was neglected, starved and abused. “My parents divorced when I was six years old, and I ended up living with my birth mother. Unfortunately, she’s a heroin addict, and my siblings and I went without a lot. Most of the time, I didn’t know when I was going to eat or where my next meal would come from,” she says.After four years, her father got custody of her and her siblings. “Even though I didn’t have to worry about food anymore, something in my mind never clicked. I would…

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Pictured: Takeda signage at its office in California/iStock, JHVEPhoto The FDA has approved many different generic versions of Takeda’s blockbuster Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate), used for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and binge-eating disorder in adults. The approvals come as the U.S. is suffering from a shortage of the drug. In June 2023, the Japanese multinational posted an advisory on Vyvanse’s website, warning that it was “currently experiencing low inventory of Vyvanse capsules due to a manufacturing delay compounded by increasing demand.” The shortage mostly affected Vyvanse’s 40-mg, 60-mg and 70-mg doses. Supply constraints for the two latter strengths are expected to…

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For more than four years of her childhood, Alexis McCoy, 26, was neglected, starved and abused. “My parents divorced when I was six years old, and I ended up living with my birth mother. Unfortunately, she’s a heroin addict, and my siblings and I went without a lot. Most of the time, I didn’t know when I was going to eat or where my next meal would come from,” she says.After four years, her father got custody of her and her siblings. “Even though I didn’t have to worry about food anymore, something in my mind never clicked. I would…

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This work may not be copied, distributed, displayed, published, reproduced, transmitted, modified, posted, sold, licensed, or used for commercial purposes. By downloading this file, you are agreeing to the publisher’s Terms & Conditions. ABSTRACT Importance: While eating disorders (EDs) affect people of all ages, reproductive stages, and genders, they are most prevalent in women of reproductive age and can have a profound impact on fertility and obstetric outcomes. Due to the high prevalence and health consequences, EDs in this group of women require specific attention. Objective: To discuss the implications of EDs in infertility, pregnancy, and the postpartum period and…

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Pictured: Takeda signage at its office in California/iStock, JHVEPhoto The FDA has approved many different generic versions of Takeda’s blockbuster Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate), used for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and binge-eating disorder in adults. The approvals come as the U.S. is suffering from a shortage of the drug. In June 2023, the Japanese multinational posted an advisory on Vyvanse’s website, warning that it was “currently experiencing low inventory of Vyvanse capsules due to a manufacturing delay compounded by increasing demand.” The shortage mostly affected Vyvanse’s 40-mg, 60-mg and 70-mg doses. Supply constraints for the two latter strengths are expected…

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PHILADELPHIA—Disrupted connections between memory and appetite regulating brain circuits are directly proportional to body mass index (BMI), notably in patients who suffer from disordered or overeating that can lead to obesity, such as binge eating disorder (BED), according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Published today in Nature, the research notes that individuals who are obese have impaired connections between the dorsolateral hippocampus (dlHPC) and the lateral hypothalamus (LH), which may impact their ability to control or regulate emotional responses when anticipating rewarding meals or treats. “These findings underscore that some individual’s…

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