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Jim Crocker 8th August, 2024 Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024Key Findings The study by Iran University of Medical Sciences investigated the effects of cinnamon on patients with Binge Eating Disorder (BED)Participants who consumed cinnamon showed significant weight reductionCinnamon did not significantly impact the psychological aspects of BED or overall BMIBinge eating disorder (BED) is a significant eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of consuming large quantities of food, often leading to complications such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. One of the main physiological factors contributing to BED is insulin resistance, a condition where…

Following a new study, the Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) says it’s “appalling” that families on the benefit struggle to buy healthy food.Published in the Journal of the Royal Society, the Auckland University study found that soaring food prices have made it “virtually impossible” for families on the benefit to feed their children healthily.It also discovered that two-children families on financial assistance would be out of pocket by over $200 a week if they purchased low-cost healthy food.Speaking to William Terite on Pacific Mornings, co-researcher and HCA spokesperson Dr Sally MacKay said it’s very disappointing that low-income families struggle to afford…

When it comes to health, you can have too much of a good thing. Orthorexia is an obsession with eating healthy food. For people who develop the eating disorder, the intention to eat nutritious food turns into a fixation. Instead of generally striving to eat more healthy foods, people with orthorexia cut out entire food groups they feel aren’t healthy, which can result in nutritional deficiencies, mental health challenges, and social isolation. The signs of orthorexia can also be very difficult to identify, says Sadi Fox, PhD, a licensed psychotherapist who has been working with people with eating disorders for…

Food banks face increased pressure as healthy food becomes “virtually inaccessible” …

Cost sees healthy food become inaccessible for lower income families …

Watching less than 10 minutes of videos on TikTok can negatively impact a woman’s body image, a new study has found, as experts call for stricter regulation of harmful content on social media.Eating disorder experts said the damaging content they had flagged with TikTok is not prevented by the platform’s guidelines and is rarely taken down.Researchers led by Charles Sturt University surveyed 273 women aged 18 to 28 on their body image and beauty standards, then split the sample in two groups. Each group watched different eight-minute compilations of TikTok videos.One group watched TikTok content that included videos glorifying eating…

Strom said one-third of all children in New Zealand are overweight or obese and only 5.4% of children aged 2 to 14 eat the recommended number of servings of vegetables daily.“Nutrition is so important for children because they’re developing and what we eat affects not only our physical health but also mental health.“If kids are eating overly processed, high-fat, high-sugar foods and becoming overweight, with poor dental health, they can’t move their bodies well and that impacts how they interact with other kids.”In her research, Strom designed a tool to model the costs for a family with two children.AdvertisementAdvertise with…

Summer can be a busy time for many people. Social events, family gatherings, evenings with friends, and company outings all dominate the calendar during these seemingly fun and carefree months. However, for those struggling with eating disorders, navigating these social events can be particularly challenging. Getting out of your routine and exposing yourself to potential triggers can make it difficult to manage an eating disorder. This article will help you not only survive, but even thrive in your social events while in eating disorder recovery.  An eating disorder is a mental health condition characterized by persistent and intense changes in…

For many, choosing a healthy diet is all about sacrifice: foregoing the appetizers, cutting back on carbs or saturated fat, giving up dessert. But what if there was something you really liked that turned out to be good for you? No, I’m not talking about chocolate (although in small quantities, chocolate may not be so bad!). This time it’s nuts in the news. Previous studies have found that people with higher nut consumption have improved cardiovascular risk factors and lower rates of cardiovascular disease. For example, several trials have linked nut consumption with lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. And…

The Houston County Health Department offers the public WIC, environmental, home care, and clinical services. Clinical services include STD testing and treatment, family planning, childhood and other vaccines, and breast and cervical cancer screening. Certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates may be obtained from this health department.Call us at (334) 678-2800. For more contact information, including addresses, phone numbers, and email, visit Contact Us.  Follow Houston County Health Department on Facebook. En Español El Departamento de Salud de Houston ofrece servicios WIC, ambientales, de atención domiciliaria y clínicos al público. Los servicios clínicos incluyen: pruebas y tratamiento…