Anorexia is often thought of as being like a contagious illness. The questions of whether social media or peer criticism can “cause” anorexia are constantly raised, but one thing is constantly forgotten. While external factors can contribute to the development of eating disorders, they are ultimately psychiatric disorders born out of genetics. Until now, the…
ReadPast studies have linked several specific genes to eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors, but new research into one specific gene may finally provide valuable insight to eating disorders. In particular, it may help explain why women are statistically more likely to develop an eating disorder than men. Researchers at the Eating Recovery Center of…
ReadThe argument of whether nature or nurture drive our behaviors and play the overriding role in determining our personalities, behavior, and wellness has been raging for centuries. It is clear that both our genetics and our upbringing influence our lives in profound ways, but many believe one of the two may be more influential than…
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