Girls with perfectionist tendencies – which may be present due to overbearing or controlling mothers – are more likely to be binge eaters, according to a new study from Dalhousie University in Canada. Aislin Mushquash, a psychology PhD student at Dalhousie, and Dr. Simon Sherry, associate professor of psychology at the university, say the study …
By now, most of us know that portion sizes in restaurants are too big – at least by general standards of what is considered a healthy serving. But despite the knowledge that a fish serving should be the size of your palm or that a fist full of almonds is a sensible amount, new research …
Being able to embrace the discomfort that comes with any eating disorder is a way to cope with the darkness, says artist Lee Price. In a recent interview with Mashable, Price explains how her series of self-portraits about binge eating are a reflection of this struggle. “When we are not able to sit with uncomfortable …
Individuals suffering from binge eating disorder might benefit from taking lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse), according to new research from Shire, the drug’s manufacturer. Two identical phase III trials showed that Vyvanse helped reduce the number of weekly binge episodes that a patient normally experiences. A total of 773 patients who met the DSM-IV criteria for binge …
Like a friend who gives you no-nonsense advice when you need it most, a new smartphone app aims to help people avoid binge eating behavior. The “TakeControl” app, which is in development by researchers at Drexel University, will track users’ individual eating patterns and alert them when they are in dangerous territory. Breaking the cycle …
A new study found that a self-guided, 12-week program can help binge eaters stop binging for up to a year or more depending on the person. The program is also designed for individuals who do not have insurance or a large account at their dispose. The cost to stat the program as it is a …
An announcement has been made by InnoCentive Inc. and the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research regarding the importance of advancing new research methods for the treatment of Prader-Willi Syndrome. Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder involving chromosome 15. Approximately 6,500 children are born with PWS each year. Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome experience a number …
An Alzheimer’s drug called memantine may be able to help those with binge eating disorder control the condition. Researchers have found that memantine, a neuroactive medication, can help reduce the addictive and impulsive behaviors associated with binge eating. The Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) study that was published in Neuropsychopharmacology, found a particular area …
If you have a tendency to quickly react to negative emotions, you might be more prone to binge eat, according to new research from Michigan State University. The trait of “negative urgency” – or acting impulsively in response to uncomfortable feelings – was associated with binge eating, overeating and loss of control around food. For …
For young women, a propensity toward binge drinking may be linked to problematic or disordered eating behaviors. A study published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research found that while binge drinking was associated with more eating issues in both males and females, girls tend to suffer more serious consequences. “For girls, binge drinking was associated …
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