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...
Binge eating is when individuals feel a loss of control over their eating, with periods of binge eating that are not followed by compensatory behaviors. Typically those who binge eat struggle with obesity or being overweight. Symptoms include eating large amount of food in a 2 hour period, eati...
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 ...
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...
Not Enough Fuel What you eat (or don't eat) can affect how much you do or don't sleep. Not eating enough, or eating foods that are not nutritious, can cause fatigue. If you eat foods that cause spikes in your blood sugar, as soon as those sugar levels drop, you feel fatigued. ...
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...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...