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Older women who binge eat may be at increased risk for metabolic disorders such as diabetes and high cholesterol, according to research presented at the 2022 annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA 2022). According to the National Institutes of Health, 1.6% of women in the United States have a binge eating disorder, which is defined as consuming large amounts of food while feeling loss of control. However, robust data on the prevalence of binge eating among older women are lacking. Some smaller, recent studies have found that the rates of binge eating in community samples of older women range…
Send the letter by email to michael.tibolloCO@pc.ola.orgDear Minister Tibollo, We are a community coalition comprised of health care professionals/students/community members/family members and those with lived eating disorder experiences. Our mission is to increase awareness, provide professional development and training in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Eating disorders are one of the most dangerous of all mental illnesses. Body Brave, one of our community partners, is a community-based organization which we refer many community members to. They provide much-needed first line treatment and support for people with eating disorders. Their trained clinical staff are providing services for more than 3000…
When you’re stressed, eating can seem like just the thing to quell your emotions—whether you’re feeling boredom, loneliness, depression, or even anxiety. Problem is, stress eating is hard to stop, and that can lead to overeating. If you’re trying to maintain your weight, stress eating makes it harder. Stress unleashes the hormone cortisol, and eating actually does make you feel better—at least for a little while. “Food can give us the same type of reward and pleasure that even drugs will,” Melissa Majumdar, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, told Health. Munching can also serve as…
Source: Fusion Medical Animation/Unsplash Reports of eating disorders (EDs) have risen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.13 Several justifiable explanations for these increases have been offered, including social isolation, reduced access to therapy and treatment, disrupted routines, and stress.13 While these consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have likely contributed to the rise in EDs, other explanations have been overlooked. article continues after advertisement Few, if any, people have suggested that becoming ill with COVID-19 and its impact on the body might be contributing to the recent increase in EDs. While we still don’t know a lot about COVID-19, evidence…
Source: Fusion Medical Animation/Unsplash Reports of eating disorders (EDs) have risen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.13 Several justifiable explanations for these increases have been offered, including social isolation, reduced access to therapy and treatment, disrupted routines, and stress.13 While these consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have likely contributed to the rise in EDs, other explanations have been overlooked. Few, if any, people have suggested that becoming ill with COVID-19 and its impact on the body might be contributing to the recent increase in EDs. While we still don’t know a lot about COVID-19, evidence suggests that the disease…
If your child or teen has anorexia, you want to find the most effective and healthy way to help them gain weight and reduce their symptoms. Many parents find themselves stuck in a hard spot. They believe their only option is to convince (often beg!) their child to eat. If that doesn’t work, they think the only other option is a residential treatment center. Luckily, there is an evidence-based alternative that can help your child eat, gain weight, and get into recovery. With Family Based Treatment (FBT), parents facilitate weight gain and increase food flexibility. Above all, FBT doesn’t require…
Content warning: discussion of eating disorders Eating disorders don’t have a color, gender or weight, but in the world of diagnosis and treatment, they are governed by age-old clichés. Our first mistake is that we have a preconceived notion of what an individual with an eating disorder looks like: thin, female, white and of affluent status. Our second mistake is believing that individuals who do not fit this model are not “sick enough” or do not qualify for treatment. Despite the reality that eating disorders directly cause 10,200 deaths per year, medical professionals are reluctant to diagnose and treat certain…
Share on PinterestA new study shows intermittent fasting is linked to a higher prevalence of disordered eating, particularly among young women. Cameron Whitman/StocksyIntermittent fasting includes fasting for specific periods, ranging from fasting during certain hours of the day to particular days of the week. Evidence is mixed about the health benefits of intermittent fasting.New research from a diverse study found that intermittent fasting is associated with a higher prevalence of eating disorder behavior and psychopathology, particularly among young women. Some people can practice intermittent fasting if they keep certain safety tips in mind. Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular diet…
article FILE – A bacon cheeseburger, with potato chips and coleslaw, sits on a table. (Photo by Carl D. Walsh/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES – Binge eating disorder looks different in the brains of boys and girls, according to new research, which may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes. The study, published on Oct. 28 in the journal Psychological Medicine, was the first known comparison of the brains of boys and girls with binge eating disorder — the most common eating disorder in the United…
Frequently Asked Questions What Is an Eating Disorder Support Group? An eating disorder support group brings together individuals and facilitators to openly discuss experiences, acting as a supplement to treatment for eating disorders. Depending on the group, those who are alumni of recovery programs or are caregivers for people undergoing treatment for an eating disorder are invited to join. Some groups offer generalized support for all eating disorders, while others focus on specific eating disorders. Eating disorder support groups are often led by trained facilitators, such as staff from a treatment facility, but they can also operate under a volunteer…