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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 6 MIN

Why Does Anorexia Persist? A Look at the Brain

from Dear Body, Dear Mind · host Sophie Perrenoud

Why can anorexia nervosa be so difficult to overcome? This episode explores neuroscience research suggesting that differences in reward learning and habit formation may contribute to the persistence of the illness, offering new insights into how the brain changes throughout recovery.

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