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COVID-19, social isolation, and eating disorder increases
There has been a rise in the number of people seeking treatment for eating disorders since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I make...
Melinda Karth
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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Early explorations of the neuroscience of pica
We know very little about what causes Pica. In this post, I discuss the latest research regarding the biology behind the development of...
Melinda Karth
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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Using music in eating disorders treatment
The power of music to heal people has been suggested for centuries. But what is going on in the brain that helps with the healing process...
Melinda Karth
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and the brain
What is ARFID? And how does the brain contribute to the development of this lesser known eating disorder? I discuss the latest research...
Melinda Karth
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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Calorie counts and eating disorders: A neuroscience approach
In this post, I focus on the UK's recent decision to require calorie counts on menus and why this decision could contribute to a rise in...
Melinda Karth
Mar 19, 20241 min read
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