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Krys Boyd: Eating disorders are among the most lethal mental illnesses, especially if people don’t receive early and effective care. But many insurance companies demand that sufferers fit very limited stereotypes of how these diseases look in a ravaged human body. So, the extremely low BMI of late-stage anorexia may qualify somebody for a bed in a residential treatment. Enter, whereas a person whose entire life is controlled by episodes of purging may not look thin enough to be perceived as ill, and someone with binge eating disorder might be given weight loss tips and plunged into a harmful, lifelong…
When you hear “ultra-processed foods,” you probably pictures things like soda, cereal, cookies and frozen dinners — and you’d be correct. Not exactly healthy foods, but surely a few treats can’t hurt, right? According to a brand new study, they just might: Adding a small number of ultra-processed foods to an otherwise healthy diet raised risk of both cognitive decline and stroke. Published in the journal Neurology, increasing ultra-processed food intake by 10 percent raised the risk of cognitive impairment by 16 percent. Meanwhile, going in the opposite direction, consuming more unprocessed or minimally processed foods meant a 12 percent…
The following article contains extended discussion about eating disorders.Former Home and Away star Tammin Sursok has shared details of her eating disorder, which started when she joined the show. Sursok appeared on The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show podcast and explained that she weighed 42kg and lost two teeth and her stomach lining when she was just 24 years old.”I struggle with self-worth. I’ve always struggled with self-worth,” she told host Jessica Rowe. Sursok described how being on Home and Away made her feel more insecure about her body, explaining that she was bullied as an overweight child.Channel 5Related: Former…
Vegetable puffs are a popular kids’ snack, but a disturbing new report from Consumer Reports found that there are elevated levels of lead in puffs made by top brands LesserEvil and Serenity Kids. “This really concerned us because some people use these a lot for their kids,” said James E. Rogers, PhD, director of product safety testing at Consumer Reports. For the report, Consumer Reports tested four cassava puff products made by LesserEvil and Serenity Kids, along with two sorghum puffs from Once Upon a Farm. The nonprofit detected arsenic and cadmium in all of the puffs and mercury in…
Gut health has been a hot topic lately. More and more people are realizing just how important what they digest affects their overall health. The state of your stomach can impact other body functions that you might not suspect, such as your heart health and mental health. Probiotics are a critical element in much of the expert advice on gut health. These living microorganisms come in many forms, such as fermented foods or drinks, sourdough bread, greek yogurt, and more. Ultimately, probiotics are praised for helping promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in your stomach, which contributes to your digestive health, which in…
In a remarkable discovery, researchers have pinpointed a specific group of neurons that appear to drive compulsive eating behaviors (binge eating), even in the absence of hunger.This finding could significantly advance our understanding of eating disorders and offer new targets for treatment.What is binge eating?Binge eating, also known as compulsive eating, is a disorder characterized by frequent episodes of consuming large amounts of food, often rapidly and to the point of discomfort. Unlike regular overeating, binge eating is driven by an overwhelming urge to eat, even when not hungry. People experiencing this disorder often feel a lack of control during…
Scientists in London have developed an innovative new treatment for binge eating that can cut monthly binge episodes by 70 per cent.The treatment, developed by researchers at King’s College London, combines a gentle brain stimulation technique with a training program that targets unhelpful patterns of attention around food.Binge eating disorder is a serious mental illness that can affect anyone of any age, gender, ethnicity or background. It causes sufferers to consume lots of food in a short period of time until they are uncomfortably full.Health experts have warned that a rise in rates of the disorder has contributed to the…
Scientists in London have developed an innovative new treatment for binge eating that can cut monthly binge episodes by 70 per cent.The treatment, developed by researchers at King’s College London, combines a gentle brain stimulation technique with a training program that targets unhelpful patterns of attention around food.Binge eating disorder is a serious mental illness that can affect anyone of any age, gender, ethnicity or background. It causes sufferers to consume lots of food in a short period of time until they are uncomfortably full.Health experts have warned that a rise in rates of the disorder has contributed to the…
Beyond the Garden’s GagesOur experiences led us to work with others facing trauma and eating disorders. Teens, young adults, and the elderly—all seeking balance, healing, and understanding. Dani’s Garden became a metaphor for resilience, reminding us that even in the face of adversity, growth is possible. It symbolizes hope, nourishment, and the interconnectedness of life.Dani’s Garden is not limited by diagnostic labels. We recognize that many struggle with disordered eating without fitting neatly into DSM categories. Dr. Nicole’ has seen firsthand the relationship with food can affect anyone at any time, and for those who seek a path from recovery…
Why improving food safety is important Access to sufficient amounts of safe food is key to sustaining life and promoting good health. Foodborne illnesses are usually infectious or toxic in nature and often invisible to the plain eye, caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances entering the body through contaminated food or water. Food safety has a critical role in assuring that food stays safe at every stage of the food chain – from production to harvest, processing, storage, distribution, all the way to preparation and consumption. With an estimated 600 million cases of foodborne illnesses annually, unsafe food…