Binge Eating Disorder Encyclopedia

Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Symptoms
  3. Diagnosis
  4. Treatments
  5. Causes
  6. Getting Help
  7. Related Information
  8. Living With

Binge Eating Disorder

Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States, affecting over 5 million women and over 3 million men. While most people may overeat on occasion, such as at a holiday meal or special occasion, people...

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Binge Eating Disorder Medications
Topamax
Binge Eating Disorder News
Binge Eating Lowers Work Productivity
Obesity and binge eating can affect worker productivity and impair activity levels
Loss of Control: Food, Drugs & Depression
Binge eating was associated with higher rates of obesity drug use and depressive symptoms
Teach ‘Em When They’re Young
Obese children respond to healthy behavioral treatments better than teens
Sleep and Overeating While Pregnant
Pregnant binge eaters have more difficulty with sleeping during and after pregnancy
Comparing Therapies for Binge Eating
Binge eating disorder symptoms were improved with cognitive behavioral therapy
When Men Binge
Binge eating affects men too
Standardizing Ideals
Body mass index calculations recommended by experts for eating disorder treatment
Bringing About Order
Eating disorder prevention treatment addresses diet and fitness
Are You a Pica Eater?
Eating disorders anorexia nervosa bulimia and Pica examined
Binge Eating Disorder Latest Videos
Eating Disorder Indicators
Know the signs of anorexia? What about the traits that signal another eating disorder? If you're worried about a friend's body image--and the lengths that she'll go to to look a certain way--watch this to learn the classic signs of eating...
3 Types of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders, like anorexia and bulimia, affect women, teens and even men. Fear of weight gain, poor body image, low self-esteem and a quest to be thin are just some of the emotional ymptoms. Here, learn what disordered eating does to your body.
Binging: The Most Common Eating Disorder
Kristie Alley makes headlines for her weight. A compulsive eater, Kirstie is a good example of the struggles manifested by binge eating disorder. Binges lead to low self-esteem while boosting the risk of type two diabetes, cholesterol and heart problems.
Understanding Eating Disorders
Most people understand what it is to have an eating disorder, particularly the more familiar forms: bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. But binge eating disorder and night eating syndrome are just two eating disorders that are also very common!
Eating Disorders & Your Teeth
With our image-driven culture, it's no surprise that more than 8 million Americans have an eating disorder. But it may be surprising to know that while they're fussing over their figures, they couldn't care lass about their teeth.