Eating Disorders and Greek Life in College

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Sorority building Eating disorders are complex conditions influenced by various factors, such as genetics, environment, and life experiences. College, in general—a time of personal, academic, and social growth—also brings significant challenges. College students may be more at risk of developing an eating disorder because of social expectations, academic pressures, and the stress of transitioning into adulthood.  There [...]
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Nutrition Interventions for ADHD and Emetophobia

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Nutrition Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its connection to eating disorders is a relatively new field of study. However, early research has uncovered some links connecting aspects of ADHD to certain disordered eating behaviors.1 Still, other research is beginning to uncover the roles certain foods and nutrient deficiencies may play in these conditions, indicating that [...]
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The Link Between Anorexia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Friends Hanging Out In the world of mental health, several conditions frequently overlap or are found in the same individual. These are called co-occurring or co-morbid conditions.  Among eating disorders, anorexia nervosa (AN) frequently co-occurs with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).3 The two share a number of similar features, and it’s sometimes hard to tell whether someone has one disorder, [...]
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Long-Term & Short-Term Consequences of Binge Eating Disorder

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Disappointment Binge eating disorder (BED) is an eating disorder characterized by recurring binge eating episodes.  These episodes often happen in private, with people consuming up to thousands of calories in one sitting. The person typically feels guilty later, but they refrain from using any methods of purging. While BED is often considered a mild eating disorder, [...]
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Drunkorexia: Key Considerations for Young Men Drinking While Underfed

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Cheers For many young people, drinking alcohol is the norm while attending college. But just because the pastime is normalized doesn’t mean it’s consequence-free. One 2022 study found that 93% of the college students surveyed reported drinking alcohol in the past three months, with alcohol use being higher in college students compared to non-college youth.1 But [...]
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Food and Mood: How Nutrition Affects Mental Well-Being

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Food and mood What we eat is important in fueling our bodies and provides the essential nutrients needed for energy, growth, and repair. However, the importance of nutrition extends beyond just physical health.  Foods also play an important role in brain function, and they impact our mental health. In this article, you will learn about the connection between [...]
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