Articles tagged with Eating Disorders
A recent study by Ohio State University reveals the link between body dissatisfaction and eating disorders in women. Constant body monitoring and certain personality traits are found to be significant predictors of disordered eating behaviors among women with body dissatisfaction.
Research suggests that dieters experience improved self-image after viewing photos of thin models in popular magazines. However, the study also indicates that those who are highly invested in achieving this ideal may be more likely to develop eating disorders.
A study of elite male athletes found that about one in five believed they weren't sufficiently muscular and wanted to gain weight. The findings showed that 17.5% of athletes in lean sports exhibited symptoms of eating disorders compared to 9.2% in non-lean sports.
A recent study by researchers Jennifer Gerlach and Dorothy Espelage found that exercise may not have a positive impact on the mental health of women with eating disorders. In contrast, men with similar exercise habits showed strong associations between exercise and improved psychological well-being.
A study of 162 patients with binge-eating disorder found that interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) was as effective as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating the condition. Both therapies resulted in significant reductions in binge eating and improvements in quality of life.
A study found that 12% of girls aged 12-14 experienced binge-eating episodes, while 7% engaged in self-induced vomiting to lose weight. Researchers recommend screening for eating disturbances among girls with higher body mass indexes.
Neuroscientists identified brain regions activated by eating chocolate's rewarding and aversive aspects, offering insights into addiction and eating disorders. The study provides a novel model for understanding addiction using primary reinforcers like fat and sweet.
The American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine has released a comprehensive guide for primary care doctors on obesity diagnosis and management. Obesity rates increased by 30% between 1980 and 1994, carrying significant direct health care costs for the United States. The guide addresses key aspects of medical a...
A Mayo Clinic researcher found that nearly 8% of female soldiers on active duty in the US Army suffer from eating disorders. The study, led by Dr. Tamara Lauder, suggests that military fitness requirements and pressure to maintain a lean physique contribute to the higher prevalence of eating disorders among women.
A University of Toronto study found that female fashion models in magazine ads trigger negative emotions, including depression and hostility, immediately after viewing the ads. The research highlights the need for a cultural shift in how the female body is portrayed to reduce eating disorders.
A new study by Ohio State University found that nearly six out of ten high school girls with eating disorders or related symptoms deny needing help. The research suggests a lack of recognition about the severity of these behaviors, highlighting the need for targeted education programs to address normalized thinness and promote awarenes...
A study found that low leptin levels are associated with the absence of menstruation in underweight female students. The research suggests a critical leptin level is needed to maintain menstruation, with implications for eating disorders and other physiological and psychological conditions.