Humans spend longer in childhood than most other species, and we rely on adults for years on end for survival and the development of skills and abilities. For this reason, love is extremely important to us, and its existence is deeply rooted in our biology and evolutionary history. In fact, scientists have found that romantic […]
The human body spends approximately one-quarter to a third of its lifespan asleep. Research has demonstrated that sleep affects the brain in various ways. For example, your body’s temperature rises during this time and your sympathetic nervous system becomes active. This process helps the brain perform automatic reactions. However, your body is mostly still during […]
Research into the causes of BED is still in its infancy, but genetics has already been linked to many aspects of the disorder. Current research focuses on genes involved in neurotransmitters such as dopamine and m-opioid receptors. This research has already shown that heightened reward sensitivity may be a predisposing factor, and that a strong […]
The English word ‘love’ has many different meanings. It may indicate the desire to satisfy a basic hunger, or it may refer to a mutual relationship between two people. A third definition describes a strong emotional attachment formed through prolonged contact. A fourth meaning is the intentional disposition to act in a beneficial way towards […]
Despite the varying definitions of sleep, the state is generally defined by a convergence of observations satisfying a number of different criteria. The observable factors may include motor, sensory, or behavioral ones. Observations of sleep are easy to distinguish from other states of consciousness, though some criteria may be absent or not fully present in […]
If you suffer from BED, you are not alone. The good news is that there are treatments for BED that can help. One of these is therapist-led CBT. After 20 sessions, 79% of participants had stopped binge eating. And, of course, after a year, 59% were still binge eaters. But how can you determine if […]