Do you struggle with controlling impulsive and compulsive behaviors related to addiction and food? Do you struggle to control urges with alcohol, drugs, food? Listen to this TED Talk by Dr. Nora Volkow, Director or NIDA, showing research supporting connection of food addiction and drug addiction. http://tedmed.com/talks/show?id=309096#.VPIBPjcH2nw.facebook
Although many people routinely associate eating disorders with teens and those in their twenties, middle aged women also feel pressure to be thin.The Renfrew Center treats such a growing number of middle aged women for eating disorders that it has created a unique program for them. However, the Ridgewood based facility may not be convenient [...]
Even though one third of the American public is considered obese, the American Medical Association only recently made a decision to make obesity a disease. The June, 2013 decision will encourage doctors to devote more time to helping patients improve their eating habits and control their weight. Additionally, it may promote insurance reimbursement. Since obesity [...]
Susan Charles, a psychological scientist at University of California, together with other researchers at University of California and Penn State, investigated whether day-to-day negative reactions to stress can influence mental health ten years later. The researchers examined two national surveys that contained data that represented male and female participants from a broad age group. Participants [...]
Breakfast is considered the most beneficial meal of the day, but eating a healthy breakfast may do more than satisfy morning hunger pangs. Heather Leidy, an assistant professor at the University of Missouri, conducted research to determine whether eating a protein rich breakfast influences food intake during other times in the day. In her study, [...]