A study made with 191 patients reveal that symptoms of hyperactivity due to the deficit of attention and hyperactivity disorder are associated with more impulsivity and more severity, and probably a worse prognosis in patients with eating disorders.
SOURCE: Eating Disorder Research News — ScienceDaily – Read entire story here.
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