Diabetes and Eating Disorders Eating DisorderBy dreamscapeNovember 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…
What is Night Eating Disorder? Mental HealthBy dreamscapeJune 5, 2014It’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, which the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) recognizes…
Eating Disorders Need Serious and Quick Intervention Mental HealthBy dreamscapeFebruary 15, 2014Eating 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.
How Does Body Image in Young Females Predetermine Issues Into Adulthood? Mental HealthBy dreamscapeFebruary 13, 2014Not 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 dissatisfaction, college-age women are disproportionally affected when compared to men. These body image issues will often manifest into eating disorders. One theory that has…
How Is Impulsive Behavior Linked to Eating Disorders? Mental HealthBy dreamscapeFebruary 11, 2014Impulsive 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…
Turning Around a Culture of Extremes When it Comes to Weight Mental HealthBy dreamscapeFebruary 10, 2014The 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 percent above the weight prescribed for a person’s height,…
