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Deep Brain Stimulation
Andrew discusses the use of deep brain stimulation in treating binge-eating disorder. Dr. Halpern and colleagues found that Delta oscillations in the nucleus accumbens are associated with food reward, and deep brain stimulation has been effective in offsetting these activity patterns. While the approach is invasive, it is a promising potential treatment for those with binge-eating disorder.In this clip
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Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging | Huberman Lab Podcast #36
Related Questions
What happens in the brain when I binge eat, especially in relation to the nucleus accumbens, as discussed in the Huberman Lab episode featuring Dr. Casey Halpern: Biology & Treatments for Compulsive Eating & Behaviors | Huberman Lab Podcast #91? Is it an issue of dopamine or reward circuitry, or is it more about an inability to pause and reflect before acting on an urge? How does this compare to other compulsive behaviors like addiction or OCD?
I’m someone who has struggled with binge eating for a long time, and I’m trying to understand the biology behind it — not just from a willpower or emotional regulation standpoint, but from the deeper, neurological mechanisms. In the Huberman Lab episode featuring Dr. Casey Halpern, he talks about the nucleus accumbens and its role in compulsive behavior. What exactly is happening in my brain when I binge — especially in relation to this brain region? Is it an issue of dopamine or reward circuitry? Or is it more about an inability to pause and reflect before acting on an urge? How does this compare to other compulsive behaviors like addiction or OCD?
Dr. Halpern mentions a new method of brain stimulation — what is that tool, and how does it work? Is it something currently available or still in research phases? Would it ever be appropriate or effective for someone like me who doesn’t respond to traditional therapy or medication?