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Genetic Factors Behind Eating Disorders

Are eating disorders genetic? Researchers think so—eating disorders can be a result of both genetic and environmental influences. Several studies suggest that people with anorexia share genetic abnormalities. While similar studies haven’t been conducted [...]
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How Genetic Variation May Impact Antidepressant Efficacy in Eating Disorder Treatment

DNA Strand of Genetic Variation Impact on Eating Disorder Treatment

Sponsored By: The Laureate Eating Disorders Program Understanding the role of dietary deficiencies and genetic variation impact on the efficacy of medication can be an effective tool when treatment planning with [...]
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High Suicide Risk in the Eating Disorder Population

Dr. Mark Gold’s Research You Can Use The eating disorder population is exposed to a greater probability of suicide and attempted suicide. A recent study, conducted by the University of [...]
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Religion and Eating Disorders: Statistics & Trends

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Religions around the world engage in fasting or restriction of foods as part of their practices. Some are daily, monthly, or around holidays. Some of the most known religions to [...]
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Lapband Surgery & Bariatric Surgery Statistics & Outcomes

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Obesity is considered a chronic disease and treatment is typically consistent with long-term solutions to have effective weight loss. There are some statistics, however, that look at the long-term outcomes [...]
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Obesity & Bariatric Surgery: Complications of Unresolved EDs

An individual who has bariatric surgery often struggles with emotional and mental issues after the procedure. For those who have unresolved eating disorders, the concerns can be even more profound. [...]
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Bulimia, Brain Stimulation, and Hope

In early 2017 a preliminary study found that symptoms of an eating disorder were lessened due to electrical stimulation of the brain, most specifically, bulimia nervosa [1]. This study looked [...]
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Eating Makes Me Happy

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I Feel Good Dopamine is our reward center within our brain. It is the chemical that is released when we do something that makes us feel good. It is also [...]
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BMI in Schools – Effects of the Obesity Scare on Adolescents

The recent hyper-focus on weight and BMI (Body Mass Index) in schools has influenced many dangerous trends, including increased engagement in disordered eating, higher likelihood of participating in dangerous dieting [...]
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