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  1. The Neurobiology of Eating Disorders - PMC

    This includes brain structure and function studies to understand food restriction, binge-eating or purging behaviors, cognitive and emotional factors contributing to eating disorders, as well as …

  2. The Hidden Biology Behind Eating Disorders - Psychology Today

    Aug 14, 2025 · Eating disorders trigger changes in the brain and reshape thought and emotion. Children under 13 with restrictive eating disorders show differences in brain structure versus …

  3. What eating disorders do to the brain and body - NPR

    Aug 14, 2025 · Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that are often misunderstood. Dr. Eva Trujillo, a specialist in eating disorders, says eating disorders "literally rewire the brain,"...

  4. Why Don’t You Just Eat? Neuroscience and the Enigma of Eating Disorders ...

    Jul 15, 2024 · Here, the authors present a neuroscience and human brain imaging–based model to help explain the detrimental and often persistent behavioral patterns seen in individuals with …

  5. Eating Disorders: Neurological Impacts and Brain Health

    Sep 30, 2024 · Explore the profound effects of eating disorders on brain health, including long-term consequences, treatment approaches, and potential for recovery.

  6. What We Mean By “Eating Disorders Are Brain Disorders

    Sep 15, 2025 · Eating disorders aren't about a desire to reach a certain weight or look a certain way—they're complex brain disorders with deep neurological underpinnings. Here's a close …

  7. How Eating Disorders Affect the Brain

    Aug 12, 2024 · Individuals with eating disorders often experience difficulties with memory, concentration, and decision-making. These challenges not only affect daily functioning but …

  8. How Eating Disorders Affect the Brain - Biology Insights

    Aug 21, 2025 · Discover how eating disorders profoundly alter the brain’s structure and function, impacting thought, emotion, and the path to recovery.

  9. Eating disorder symptoms can cause the brain to change through poor nutrition or stress. These changes may cause problems with some of the jobs the brain is supposed to do.

  10. Inside the brain of someone with an eating disorder

    Jan 10, 2019 · We’ve studied the brains of healthy people and individuals with eating disorders, comparing the neural circuits of women with an eating disorder to those who have recovered …