Binge eating disorder (BED) is a condition in which people binge eat in secret to avoid shame or humiliation. It results in physical and mental discomfort, and often, it is caused by co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Post-traumatic stress disorder, for example, is linked to micro-aggressions related to the larger body. Medications for BED may also increase […]

When describing love, people describe it in physical, emotional, and psychological terms. Among other things, they speak of coherence, expansiveness, optimism, generosity, vulnerability, rapture, and love of others. While these words are usually associated with romantic love, they imply that there are other types of love, as well. For example, people who responded to a […]

Despite the common belief that there is one single criterion for the definition of sleep, there are actually several. These include physiological, motor, sensory, and behavioral criteria. Some of these criteria are absent or insufficient during sleepwalking or wakefulness. However, when several observers are in agreement, it is usually easy to differentiate between sleep and […]

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 […]