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VR Can Help Treat Binge Eating Disorders

Researchers are using virtual reality to curb bing eating habits.

It seems the world is still figuring out exactly what to do with virtual reality. The technology has infiltrated the healthcare industry by improving medical imaging and product training for physicians. A recent PsyPost article discussed a new use for VR: teaching inhibitory control to people who suffer from binge eating disorder (BED). BED is characterized by losing control over how much one eats, leading to overconsumption. The most popular treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy, but it’s not very effective long term.

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