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The EAT Lab is dedicated to research on and treatment for eating disorders and anxiety. We are directed by Dr. Cheri A. Levinson, Ph.D. at the University of Louisville
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missed you @cherilev.bsky.social! But how cool is it we got to present our work on opposite sides of the world, at the same time?!
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@doctorpipes.bsky.social @ivanzhula.bsky.social @cherilev.bsky.social
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Citation: Peiper, N. C., Vanzhula, I. A., & Levinson, C. A. (2025). Are recent decreases in adult obesity trends in the United States encouraging or alarming? Preventive Medicine, 196, 108297. doi.org/10.1016/j.yp...
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We need to document the negative effects of these drugs so we can prevent any further harm to high-risk populations as well as avoid a situation like prescription opioids that were overprescribed for pain and caused the first wave of the overdose epidemic.
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Even though these drugs have shown to be effective in certain patient populations, there is growing evidence of misuse and serious adverse effects.
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The third reason is because there has been a huge wave of new prescription weight loss drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs over the past 5 years.
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We need to work together to move away from weight loss and go with evidence-based interventions that are personalized to people's unique demographics, genetics, psychological traits, and social backgrounds.
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The second reason is because medicine and public health keep focusing on weight loss as a clinical outcome when we already know that gradual lifestyle changes instead of rapid transformations are what lead to better health.
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Rather than continuing to rely on an outdated metric that was never intended for medical assessments, we must adopt better metrics like the cardiometabolic index that incorporate a variety of cardiovascular, metabolic, anthropometric, and genetic factors into medical assessments.
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This commentary highlights three reasons why we should be careful about interpreting these trends. The first reason is because body mass index (BMI) continues to be used in medical assessments even though it's been shown to be a poor predictor of health.
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Check out the EAT Lab's latest commentary on why we shouldn't be so excited about recent decreases in the prevalence of obesity (46% in 2022 to 45.6% in 2023). (2/10)
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Dr. Torres and team note how aggregated autonomic indices can inform nervous system balancing interventions to significantly improve physical and psychological outcomes for people with anorexia and atypical anorexia, who often show a unique nervous system profile.
Such important work!
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Thank you so much for your support, Dr. Smith 🤍
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We will not stand down. We will continue to fight so that people do not die and lose their joy because of eating disorders.
Can you help us fight back in the face of tyranny so we can continue our forward momentum?
Please give & share - any little bit helps
www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
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🎉🎉🎉
Exciting results!!! This team!!! 👏
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@claireecusack.bsky.social @ivanzhula.bsky.social @allisongrady.bsky.social & the whole team!
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Interested applicants should send their CV, a cover letter, and names and contact for 3 references to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].
Deadline: April 20th, 2025.
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More information on the EAT Lab here: louisvilleeatlab.com
We look forward to reviewing your materials!
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To apply, please send your CV, a cover letter, and list of 3 references to Co-Lead Study Coordinators, Abby McCarthy and Alli Grady, at [email protected] and [email protected]
Deadline is rolling and will end when the position is filled.
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This position is ideal for someone wanting to go to graduate school in a health-related field. This is a one to two-year position with potential for renewal depending on funding and performance.
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Opportunities for involvement in publications and presentations at national conferences are available. Minimum experience is a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field. Research experience is a must.
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Preferred qualifications include:
Interest in psychological research, experiences working with clinical populations, strong technical and computer skills, and a commitment of at least 2 years. We are especially interested in applicants who are sociable, self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented.
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Duties include but are not limited to communicating with participants over email, in person and over the phone, assisting with project design and organization, assisting with data collection in the lab, assisting with grant applications, and working with an interdisciplinary team.
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The Eating Anxiety and Treatment Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Louisville is seeking a full-time Study Coordinator (40 hours/week). The position primarily involves assisting with clinical and non-clinical studies centered around the topic of eating disorders.
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Key Takeaways from Dr. Peiper's presentation include: