By the Numbers: 26 August 2024

By the Numbers: 26 August 2024

50%
The percentage of patients with eating disorders who report "sleep disturbance," according to a recent article in the International Journal of Eating Disorders -- The Integration of Sleep Research Into Eating Disorders Research: Recommendations and Best Practices.

Sleep problems may promote, exacerbate, or maintain ED symptoms through a variety of hypothesized mechanisms, such as impaired executive function, increased negative affect, and disruptions to appetitive rhythms.