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Keto diet shows real promise for anorexia recovery
The ketogenic diet, best known as a fat-busting fad, holds promise for treating anorexia nervosa. Following the diet – which contains high amounts of fat, moderate amounts of protein and very few carbohydrates – caused 3 in 4 people with the eating disorder to drop below the threshold for diagnosis in a small study. This is thought to be due to the diet restoring malfunctioning energy release in brain cells, which has been linked to anorexia, thereby lowering anxiety and reducing the...
Understanding anorexia’s grip on the brain could unlock new therapies
Thirteen years ago, I was on the brink of death. My nearly year-long battle with anorexia nervosa had reached a tipping point: tests showed my heart could give out at any moment, and I was rushed to the emergency room. I only wanted to go home and celebrate my 15th birthday with the two chocolate-covered strawberries I had allotted in my self-imposed calorie restrictions.
Popular weight-loss diet shows surprising impact on serious mental health condition
The keto diet may help individuals with anorexia nervosa, new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine suggests. The small study, published in the journal Nature, enrolled 22 women between 18 and 45 years old who had a history of anorexia nervosa and a BMI (body mass index) above 17.5.Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder involving food restriction and low body weight, the researchers describe. This is often followed by body dissatisfaction, an intense fear of eating,...
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show models say every body is a target online
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