Anorexia: a hallucinogen could be part of the treatment
Psilocybin, a substance from a hallucinogenic mushroom, could be used to treat anorexia. THE ESSENTIAL A substance from a hallucinogenic ...
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Anorexia nervosa with early onset: “Problematic physical activity is a common symptom”
In prepubertal anorexia nervosa, problematic physical activity is linked to dysregulation of hormones involved in appetite regulation. THE ESSENTIAL Problematic ...
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“Early onset anorexia nervosa has a real somatic impact”
During the “Endocrinolympiads” day, April 5, a child psychiatrist recalled the physical consequences of prepubertal or premenarchal anorexia nervosa. THE ...
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Anorexia: early risers are more prone to this eating disorder
An international team of researchers has found a genetic link between anorexia nervosa and the propensity to be a morning ...
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“Having suffered from anorexia for 25 years, I only weigh between 38 and 40 kilos”
Devoured by anorexia for 25 years, Aurore tells us about the very difficult daily life from which she cannot escape ...
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Anorexia, bulimia: researchers study the role of hunger hormones
The hippocampus, which plays a role in decision-making, is sensitive to levels of hunger hormones produced in the gut. THE ...
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Anne Hathaway and her painful battle with anorexia
Actress Anne Hathaway suffered from anorexia for years. She has often spoken publicly about this mental illness. THE ESSENTIAL Anorexia ...
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Anorexia: 5 warning signs to spot
Eating disorders tend to be poorly detected and therefore poorly managed. Here's how to speed up their diagnosis. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Anorexia: floatation therapy would be effective
Sensory isolation, induced by floatation therapy, could be a promising treatment for anorexia nervosa. THE ESSENTIAL Floatation therapy consists of ...
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Anorexia: the pleasure of sport as strong as the pleasure of losing weight
The search for a reward effect through physical effort would constitute an important aspect of anorexia nervosa, the Inserm researchers ...
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Eating disorder: YouTube takes steps to fight the disease
YouTube, which was already removing videos promoting eating disorders, has announced new measures to combat bulimia, anorexia and even binge ...
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Anorexia: meditation is beneficial for patients
Mindfulness meditation helps people with anorexia reduce obsessive thoughts about self-image. THE ESSENTIAL Anorexia most often appears between the ages ...
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Testimonial: “My return to life after twenty years of anorexia”
© Instagram-sabrina_missegue"I weighed 27 kilos for 1.59 m when, in May 1997, I returned from a 9-month stay in the ...
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“Stuck in the locker room”, chants this morning The Parisian. As the Fashion Week in Paris, the daily recalls that ...
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Anorexia nervosa alters the structure of the brain
© shutterstockAnorexia nervosa is an eating disorder (TCA) that most often appears in girls during adolescence: in France, according to ...
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Anorexia is not just a mental problem
© Getty ImagesL'anorexia nervosa is the deadliest of all psychiatric illnesses. 5 to 15% of people suffering from it would ...
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Anorexia nervosa changes the brain structure of patients
An international group of researchers has revealed significant differences in the brain structure of people with anorexia and those without ...
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Anorexia: the hormone of love could cure the sick
© sodapixL'oxytocinalso called "love hormone", may be the solution to treat anorexia, according to two studies published in the journals ...
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Anorexia: we can get out of it
© istockIt front of eating disorders, loved ones often feel helpless. However, they are taken care of better, with lesshospitalization. ...
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Anorexia and bulimia: two-thirds of eating disorders heal over time
© iStockPhotosGood things come to those who wait for. An old adage that could apply to eating disorders. Anorexia nervosa ...
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Anorexia nervosa: the signs that should worry
Anorexiais an eating disorder that mainly affects women (in 9 out of 10 cases). While not very common, this psychiatric ...
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Anorexia: it would be due to a bad intestinal flora
© thinkstockEach human being has on average 1 to 2 kg of bacteria, distributed in different places of the body. ...
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Anorexia: Rachael Farrokh, 18 kg, calls for help on the Internet to heal
© Youtube screenshotFor 10 years, Rachael Farrokh, sports coach and American actress who has played in several short films as ...
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TCA: “the number of people who consult me for eating disorders has doubled”
As World Eating Disorders Day (TCA) has just been held, dietician and nutritionist Corinne Fernandez is alarmed by the increase ...
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Anorexia: the 3 A method to spot it
The three As method is very mnemonic and quickly detects the first signs of anorexia nervosa. Has as Food restriction ...
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Anorexia: the underestimated eating disorder in men
© iulianvalentinYoung men are forgotten by bulimia and anorexia. Yet when they are victims, they suffer as much as women. ...
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Anorexia: when to hospitalize
Hospitalization becomes essential when the anorexic is in great danger: significant and rapid weight loss, slow heart rate, dehydration, hypothermia, ...
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A shocking sweatshirt on anorexia on Amazon
© BBC"Absolutely shameful". Beth Grant, a Briton who suffers fromanorexia for 13 years, does not hide her disgust at the ...
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Anorexia: the pleasure of losing weight?
Anorexia is not the fear of gaining weight but rather the pleasure of losing weight, according to the results of ...
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The brains of people with anorexia ignore hunger
© istockBulimia Where anorexiaare associated with neuronal modification in people who suffer from it. Dr. Guido Franck, researcher in neuroscience ...
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