What is binge eating disorder? How does binge eating disorder affect your body? What is the difference between binge eating disorder and overeating? Caroline M. Apovian, M.D., Endocrinologist and Co-Directer of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness at Brigham and Women's Hospital, discusses binge eating disorder, symptoms, and treatment options.
0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Symptoms & Depression 1:16 - Physical Consequences: weight gain, diabetes, heart disease 1:57 - Binge Eating Triggers: depression, anxiety, dieting 2:12 - Treatment and How to Stop Binge Eating 3:08 - Research
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