Despite the stigma attached to BED, a number of treatments exist. Community-based treatment consists of a medical practitioner and a mental health professional. Medications may decrease appetite and obsessions and compulsions, and are sometimes used to combat the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Although most treatment options are effective in the short term, long-term studies […]

We may think that love can be boiled down to one emotion, but this is simply not true. There are many different emotions that make up love, making it difficult to define one emotion as the essence of the other. The following are some of the most popular theories of love. Let’s look at some […]

While it used to be assumed that sleep was a passive activity, researchers have learned that it is an active period when the brain is engaged in activities that are vital to life. Researchers are now spending many of their waking hours studying the process of sleep, aiming to understand what happens during this time. […]

There are many causes for BED. In addition to genetic predisposition, environmental, social, and cultural factors can all play a role. People of all ages, genders, socioeconomic status, and cultures are affected. According to large population studies, both males and females experience BED. This disorder can also occur in hospitals. However, there is currently no […]

Although science has only recently begun to study the subject of love, it has remained a popular topic of discussion for many years. The study of love is based on the fact that we have the ability to change our emotions at will. Theorists such as Sigmund Freud believe that the study of love is […]

Sleep is a natural state in which the body rests and conserves energy. Humans experience regular episodes of sleep. During this time, the brain becomes less responsive to external stimuli, allowing it to grow and repair tissues while conserving energy. The stages of sleep include deep, REM, melatonin, light, and rapid eye movement (RWMA). The […]

Studies show that people with BED may have an increased sensitivity to dopamine, the brain chemical responsible for pleasure and reward. In addition, it is more common in women than in men; three percent of women and two percent of men have BED in their lifetime. Research indicates that this heightened sensitivity to food and […]

The concept of love is broadly defined. This broad definition includes all positive mental and emotional states. From sublime virtue and good habits to intense inter-personal affection and the simplest pleasures, love is a state of being that we all seek to experience in some way. It is often expressed as a strong feeling, a […]

Sleep is a natural restorative state for the body. It is a period of reduced responsiveness to external stimuli, which is beneficial for a number of body functions, including memory. It is also believed to improve the growth and repair of cells and tissues, as well as conserve energy. A normal episode of sleep has […]

BED is one of the most common conditions in adults, with approximately two out of every 10 people suffering from it. Those suffering from BED often experience difficulties with their health and with their social life. Despite the common occurrence of this condition, there are many factors that contribute to its development. Several of the […]