The New York Times (6/3, Ellin) reports that research “suggests that an increasing number of older women have been seeking treatment for eating disorders, including bulimia, binge eating disorder (known as BED) and anorexia, which has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder.” Many of these women “have struggled with anorexia nervosa since childhood or adolescence.” Physicians are “now seeing the long-term impact of disordered eating on older bodies, including osteoporosis, arthritis, dental issues and heart disease.” In some cases, “eating disorders are newly diagnosed during menopause, when many women feel a loss of control over their changing bodies.” Many older patients “are also reluctant to seek treatment,” partially because “most treatment is still geared toward much younger women.” (SOURCE: APA Headlines)