Compulsive/Binge Eating

Binge eating can be diagnosed by a physician or mental health care provider. Some methods of diagnosis include physical and psychological exam with laboratory tests.

Nov 15, 2009 - Cherrine Banks

Binge eating disorders can create a cycle of emotional and behavioral patterns. Individuals can learn to recognize the causes, symptoms and risks.

Nov 14, 2009 - Cherrine Banks

Night Eating Syndrome, or NES, is a serious eating disorder affecting up to 10% of obese persons, in which one consumes more than half their daily intake of food at night

Oct 20, 2009 - Deborah Aldridge

Fatal disease from binge eating disorders is America's biggest killer. Understanding the reasons why this has come about could prevent this becoming a worldwide trend.

Oct 11, 2009 - Luke Waterson

If you suddenly feel an urge for a cheeseburger, or a dish of ice cream, it could be more than just physical hunger.

Aug 27, 2009 - Allene Reynolds

Many people turn to food for comfort. Sometimes this is a conscious decision, but often it's unconscious and when they're facing a difficult problem or simply looking to

Jun 2, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Even with best intentions, it's hard not to splurge on unhealthy treats. Have a plan for when temptation strikes, and you'll have a much better relationship with food.

May 31, 2009 - Seka Ojdrovic

Everyone overeats from time to time, at Sunday dinners, holidays or parties. But binge eating is an entirely different type of eating too much.

May 21, 2009 - Lisa Ann Schleipfer

Addressing the issue of obesity and excess weight in binge-eating disorder is resulting in weight loss treatment options for those with BED.

Mar 3, 2009 - Lisa Ann Schleipfer

An oral fixation can make dieting much harder, but there are ways to curb the craving.

Oct 28, 2008 - Elisabeth Sharber

It's not so much what you're eating, but what's eating you. Here are some ways to stop eating emotionally.

Mar 31, 2008 - Venice Kichura

Former model Ron Saxen explores male binge eating disorder and the rise of compulsive overeating in men in his book.

May 7, 2007 - Lori Henry

Mindful eating is a way to connect with healthy foods in an intuitive way. It inspires better nutrition from fresh meals.

Apr 23, 2007 - Lori Henry

Exploring fat camps for kids, documentary Generation XXL follows four overweight teenagers still in high school.

Mar 29, 2007 - Lori Henry

Breaking free from emotional eating disorder can be difficult. Unlike anorexia and bulimia, binging doesn't involve purging.

Mar 13, 2007 - Lori Henry

For those looking for binge eating disorder help in men, keep this name in mind: former model Ron Saxen has recovered from anorexia and bulimia.

Feb 27, 2007 - Lori Henry

The Lifetime Television movie, To Be Fat Like Me, follows an overweight youth and shows how weight loss in teenagers is seen as the holy grail of obsessions.

Jan 17, 2007 - Lori Henry

Treatment for binge eating disorder changes as scientists officially recognize binge eating disorder as an addiction abuse.

Jan 8, 2007 - Lori Henry

Overweight teens are represented as Lifetime Television airs the "To Be Fat Like Me" TV movie starring Kaley Cuoco in a fat suit.

Jan 7, 2007 - Lori Henry

Binge eating during family holidays is a tough time of the year. For those who struggle with eating disorders, this is a difficult period to get through.

Nov 23, 2006 - Lori Henry

Night Eating Syndrome is an eating disorder that needs help to be overcome. Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating treatment are common.

Aug 7, 2006 - Lori Henry

If you're looking for tips for how to stop binge eating on food, this article provides health alternative activities to do instead of compulsive overeating.

Jul 6, 2006 - Lori Henry

Treating eating disorders through myths is an unusual concept. But in Anita's Johnston's book Eating in the Light of the Moon, storytelling proves to be successful.

Jun 20, 2006 - Lori Henry

Compulsive overeating is an eating disorder where binging on large amounts of food is uncontrollable and can lead to morbid obesity.

Apr 25, 2006 - Lori Henry