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|Articles|January 30, 2012

Bipolar Disorder and Obesity: What's the Connection?

Comorbid obesity and bipolar disorder together affect the executive functioning of patients.

In a recent Q&A, Roger McIntyre, MD, notes, "It is well established that impairments in executive function are apparent in mixed populations of individuals with BD as well as obese individuals without psychiatric disorders." Take the poll (below) and read the discussion here.

 

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