Tag: eating disorders

Study examines effects of sexual harassment on body image and eating behaviour in men

From the Michigan State University press release via EurekAlert!: Men who experience high levels of sexual harassment are much more likely than women to induce vomiting and take laxatives and… Read more »

Study suggests rethinking treatment goals improves results for those with persistent anorexia

From the University of Chicago Medicine press release via HealthCanal: A new, multinational randomized clinical trial has found that patients with severe and enduring anorexia nervosa will not only stick… Read more »

Study examines effect of self-image on men with eating disorders, muscle dysmorphia

From the BioMed Central press release via EurekAlert!: Self perceived masculinity is higher in men with muscle dysmorphia, popularly called ‘bigorexia’, than other gym users, while male patients with anorexia… Read more »

Study suggests peer pressure may have bigger impact on body image than media exposure

From the Springer press release via ScienceDaily: Peers exert a greater influence on teenage girls’ dissatisfaction with their bodies than do thin ideals in television or social media use, according… Read more »

Study finds altered connectivity in brain network for body perception in anorexics

From the Ruhr-Universität Bochum press release via EurekAlert!: When people see pictures of bodies, a whole range of brain regions are active. This network is altered in women with anorexia… Read more »

Review study suggests yoga may have positive effects on major psychiatric disorders

From the Frontiers press release via EurekAlert!: Yoga has positive effects on mild depression and sleep complaints, even in the absence of drug treatments, and improves symptoms associated with schizophrenia… Read more »

Study suggests possible ways to spot hidden eating disorders in emergency room

From the University of Michigan Health System press release via EurekAlert!: Could the emergency room be a good place to spot undiagnosed eating disorders among teens, and help steer them… Read more »