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·June 14, 2022·5 min read

Substantial Differences in Brain Structure in People With Anorexia

Neuroimaging study reveals those with anorexia have noticeable reductions in cortical thickness, subcortical volume, and cortical surface area. The reductions are between 2 to 4 times larger than abnormalities in brain size and shape in those with other mental illnesses.

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·June 7, 2022·5 min read

Stark Changes in Brain Structure for People With Anorexia

The brains of those with anorexia have sizable reductions in three critical measures, including cortical thickness, subcortical volume, and cortical surface area.

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·May 7, 2022·4 min read

Abnormal Activity of Brain Circuit Causes Anorexia

Hyperactivity in a serotonin-dopamine circuit in the brain appears to be responsible for persistent anorexia in animal models. The DRD1 receptor appears to drive the hyperactivity. Deleting the DRD1 gene restored normal eating behaviors in animals.

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·June 30, 2021·6 min read

Eating Disorder Behaviors Alter Reward Response in the Brain

Eating disorder behaviors are reinforced due to changes in the brain's reward response processes and alterations in the food intake control network.

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·June 22, 2021·5 min read

Brain Differences in Interpreting Physical Signals in Mental Health Disorders

Activity in the dorsal mid insular could drive different interpretations in bodily sensations in those with mental health disorders like depression, anorexia, and panic disorders.

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·April 12, 2021·8 min read

Stress Does Not Lead to Loss of Self-Control in Eating Disorders

Contrary to popular belief, people with eating disorders like bulimia nervosa do not lose control and binge eat in response to stressful events.

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·January 12, 2021·4 min read

Gut Microbes May Antagonize or Assist in Anorexia

Promoting and maintaining a better gut microbial balance may help to protect against symptoms of anorexia in those with the eating disorder.

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·October 13, 2020·3 min read

Study Links Eating Disorders With Body Dysmorphia

People with eating disorders are up to twelve times more likely to experience body dysmorphia than those without a history of eating disorders. 76% of those with eating disorders report suffering from body dysmorphia, a new study reveals.

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·September 16, 2020·4 min read

Why Culture May Be Contributing to Disordered Eating Among Women

Study reveals how eating disorders in some women are inextricably linked to their culture and upbringing.

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·May 13, 2020·4 min read

Children with autism face higher risk of eating disorders

Children with autistic traits at age seven were 24% more likely to develop weekly eating disorders, including fasting, purging, and binge eating, by age 14.

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·March 12, 2020·5 min read

How brain biology promotes starvation in patients with anorexia nervosa

Hunger fails to activate food reward circuits in people with anorexia.

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·October 1, 2019·3 min read

Three separate studies reveal trends for eating disorders in the U.S

The findings of three new studies reveal only 50% of those with eating disorders seek help for their condition. Certain demographics are less likely to seek help. Those with eating disorders have a 5-6 times higher risk of suicide attempts.

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