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Neuroscience Researchers discover neural circuit involved in compulsive eating even without hungerIn a study involving mice, scientists used a technique that combines light stimulation and bioengineering to activate a cluster of nerve cells deep inside the brain. The discovery could pave the way to future treatment of eating disorders. Neuroscience Researchers discover neural circuit involved in compulsive eating even without hungerIn a study involving mice, scientists used a technique that combines light stimulation and bioengineering to activate a cluster of nerve cells deep inside the brain. The discovery could pave the way to future treatment of eating disorders. VGAT cells…
The biggest nonprofit health systems in the Philadelphia region mostly reported strong revenue growth in the nine months that ended March 31, their latest reports to municipal bond investors show.Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia topped the list for revenue growth, with nearly 10% growth. CHOP reported total revenue of $3.35 billion, up from $3.05 billion the previous year.CHOP was one of three systems to post operating profits in the first nine months of fiscal 2024, along with the University of Pennsylvania Health System and ChristianaCare.Still, CHOP was the only one of the three reporting weaker operating performance this year. CHOP’s operating…
Acai (ah-sigh-EE) berries are a grape-like fruit native to the rainforests of South America. They may have an antioxidant effect in people. Antioxidants can prevent or slow cell damage due to free radicals. Free radicals are unstable atoms that can damage cells in the body, contributing to illness and the aging process.Acai berries are available dried, frozen, as juice, as powder, and in other forms. People harvest them from acai palm trees. The fruits are a deep purple color.Some people describe the taste of acai berries as a blend of chocolate and berries with a slight metallic aftertaste.This article explores…
*Note: This page contains materials in the Portable Document Format (PDF). The free Adobe Reader may be required to view these files.Effective September 26, 2018, Chapter 64E-11, Florida Administrative Code, “Food Hygiene” has been revised.You may find the updated version using the following link: Updated Chapter 64E-11, Florida Administrative Code Food Safety and Sanitation Program ResourcesProgram Forms and Guidance Documents:Training:Employee Health:Other Resources:No state or federal regulatory agency licenses food operations from your home.OPENING A FOOD SERVICE BUSINESSIf you are opening a food service establishment, click on the applicable link below for the type of establishment you plan to open.The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)…
Emb. schedule for 6amA brain-zapping treatment for binge-eaters that can be carried out at home has helped people lose more than half a stone in just six weeks.The technique, called transcranial direct current stimulation, fires a gentle electrical pulse via electrodes on the scalp causing a slight excitation of brain cells.King’s College London carried out trials on 82 people who were overweight, obese and suffering from a binge-eating disorder.Participants carried out 20-minute sessions using a headset device, 10 times over a six weeks period, alongside a training programme that reduces attention to food.Those using the stimulation cut their binge eating…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London have investigated the feasibility of a new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder. The new treatment combines a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with a training program that targets unhelpful patterns of attention around food. The findings, published in BJPsychOpen, indicate that this might be a welcome new avenue for treatment. Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious mental illness that can affect anyone of any age, gender, ethnicity or background. People with the disorder have recurring…
Electrical brain stimulation at home, combined with a type of brain training, has been shown to help reduce binge-eating episodes and help people lose weight.The study found that in people who received the combination, binge episodes were reduced from about 20 times a month on average, to six times a month six weeks later.People in this group also reported that they lost between 3.5kg and 4kg from the start of the study to the six-week follow-up.Dr Michaela Flynn, research associate at the institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, and first author on the study, said:…
Today marks Steven and my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Oh my gosh, what a joyful day. On the one hand, it feels like we’ve only been married for 4 months! But on the other hand, it feels like we’ve been married for two years! But either way you slice it, being married to this amazing man feels just right. He is the light of my life. He is the reason why I’m always beaming. And loving him is my life’s greatest joy. And to be honest, because of this man’s love, it feels like God is smiling on me every day.…
Eating disorders impact the lives of millions of people. Conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, OSFED, and binge eating disorder can take a toll on a person’s health and wellbeing in many ways, and can lead to challenging health concerns. One challenge individuals experiencing eating disorders may struggle with is fertility. This intersection of two very personal journeys, an eating disorder and fertility, can be frustrating and heartbreaking. Fortunately, with access to appropriate care and support, it is possible to live a life beyond eating disorders. This article will help you understand the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, explain…
The links between climate and health are well understood. As the world warms and extreme weather events increase in frequency and severity, threats to human health are increasing. That’s very clear at a conceptual level. But at a practical level these two worlds can find themselves operating in isolation. Whether in policy, programs, research, or finance, siloes form. Focus narrows. Connections fray. Systems thinking becomes confined to the system in which we operate. To accelerate our progress towards the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, we must broaden our horizons and connect both within and across systems. It has been almost 15…