As I mentioned earlier, lack of eating enough food can lead to hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Since the brain requires blood sugar to function optimally, when it starts to drop, one of the first cognitive processes that suffers is self-control. (12) Your ability to exert self-control a...
Eating disorders cover different clinical syndromes, all of which are characterized by an immense focus on food, body and weight, an endless attempt to combat the body and by a fluctuation between 'too much and not enough' on different levels (e.g., behaviourally, mentally, physically). The...
It’s not always easy to identify when someone’s eating habits are a sign of an eating disorder since eating disorders don’t affect everyone in the same way. However, possible behaviors may include: Bingeing, or eating a lot of food in a short amount of time Skipping meals Eating a ve...
People may prevent this type of heart disease or reduce their risk of developing it even if they have a genetic predisposition, like high cholesterol that runs in the family. But many of our daily habits -- not eating enough healthy foods, sitting too much and not sleeping enough ...
We all know that unhealthy eating can lead to weight gain and chronic disease, but we often overlook the bothersome symptoms of a poor diet that can make daily life uncomfortable and lead to more serious issues in the future. Here are five of those symptoms....
Although the causes of throat cancer are unknown, some things can increase your risk, including: Smoking or chewing tobacco Drinking too much Infections, especially the human papillomavirus (HPV) and Epstein-Barr virus Not eating enough fruits and vegetables ...
Laboratory tests and X-rays may be ordered to assess the stability of the patient and not necessarily to make a diagnosis. For example, a patient with food poisoning may need blood tests to measure levels of electrolytes (minerals) and other chemicals, since significant amounts of sodium, pota...
Eating disorders are medical diseases, not a way of life. They impair your body’s capacity to get enough nutrients. Without proper nutrition, your body cannot function to its full capacity. Severe cases of eating disorders may also result in health complications such as heart and renal disorder...
Symptoms include eating large amount of food in a 2 hour period, eating when not hungry, eating significantly fast, and eating until uncomfortably full. Those who binge eat, typically do so in secret, may engage in various dieting behaviors without success, and may have separate financial accoun...
If you’re not eating enough protein, you may notice a few problems with your health. You may feel weaker than normal and have less energy. You may also lose muscle mass and have trouble staying warm. You may even notice changes in your hair, skin, and nails. All of these symptoms ca...