Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Anorexia, Bulimia Linked to Disturbance in Brain Region

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are among the deadliest of psychiatric disorders, with few proven effective treatments.

The insidious disorders are characterized by extreme eating behavior and distorted body image and often occur during adolescence and young adulthood.

A new study from the University of California – San Diego suggests that the altered function of neural circuitry contributes to restricted eating in anorexia and overeating in bulimia...


Reposted by:
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D., LLC.

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