The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders

The video discusses the complexity of eating disorders, focusing on anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. It highlights misconceptions and explores the neuroscience behind these disorders, emphasizing the difficulty in treatment due to ingrained habits. A study using fMRI reveals that anorexia involves habit formation in the brain, suggesting a need for habit-breaking treatment approaches. Differences in brain activity during recovery are also examined. The video concludes with treatment recommendations and resources for those affected.

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