A new small study suggests that electrical brain stimulation may be able to help people who live with bulimia resist symptoms like the urge to binge-eat and restrict food intake. The report, published in the journal PLOS One, claims that sending a small and non-invasive electrical current into a region of the brain called the…
ReadRecovering from eating disorders is typically described as a difficult journey with a high-risk for relapse, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t hope. While recovery may be tough, almost two-thirds of all women with anorexia or bulimia eventually recover during their lifetime according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. “These…
ReadEating disorders are a serious condition affection 30 million people across the United States in their lifetimes. They are the deadliest form of mental illness and can derail a person’s social and professional lives. So, you can understand why many might be hesitant to laugh at a show focused on bulimia and addiction. But, the…
ReadFor the past eight years, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have been running an experimental trial to assess the effectiveness of online therapy compared to face-to-face group therapy for people living with bulimia. Now, the results of the study in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics suggest the treatment may provide…
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