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Distortion of Body Image by the Brain: A Biological Explanation for Eating Disorders

Written by HDO on June 22, 2010 | Comments Off

Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, are said to be caused by distorted body images due to a natural brain function in certain people. “Scientists at University College London discovered people tend to think that their hands are wider and their fingers are shorter than they truly are. They say the confusion may lie ... Read More