Night Eating Disorder Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 22, 2020It’s typical to get the night time munchies during a good movie at home or when watching television. It’s also common for college students to munch on pre-packaged foods late into the night. But new research suggests there might be more to night eating than previously thought. University of North Carolina researcher Cristin Runfola led…
How Is Impulsive Behavior Linked to Eating Disorders? Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJanuary 13, 2020Impulsive behavior (also known as impulsivity) is the general term for a group of behaviors that occur with little or no planning or personal reflection. Doctors and mental health professionals can measure the tendency toward participation in these behaviors in several ways. Current research indicates that impulsive tendencies can play a significant role in the…
How Does Body Image Predetermine Issues Into Adulthood? Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentJanuary 9, 2020Have you have wondered, “How does body image predetermine issues into adulthood?” We have the answers. Learn more when you call Lucida Treatment today. Not all eating disorders, particularly bulimia and anorexia, are reserved for females – males can also present with these diseases. However, studies have shown that when it comes to body image…
Eating Disorders Need Serious and Quick Intervention Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJanuary 7, 2020Eating disorders aren’t relegated to sporadic demographics – they can strike anyone of any age in any part of the world. But it’s the youth of the world who are at greatest risk of getting the help they need to overcome and continue to address the issue as they age. What is the First Step…
Turning Around a Culture of Extremes When it Comes to Weight Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJanuary 5, 2020We struggle with a culture of extremes with weight. The issue of obesity in the United States has grown right along with our expanded waistlines. Statistics say that now two-thirds of Americans are at least overweight, with many of us qualifying as obese. The medical definition of obesity is measured as weighing more than 20…
Diabetes and Eating Disorders Eating DisorderBy Lucida TreatmentNovember 7, 2014In the last 15 years, a new eating disorder phenomenon has gradually earned more and more attention. The condition is formally known as ED-DMT1, for eating disorder and diabetes mellitus Type 1. The condition is also frequently referred to by the more informal name diabulimia. As both names suggest, this condition refers to the diagnosis…
