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Nov 28, 14 •
2061 Views •
Eating Disorders •
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Comments Off on Can Normal-Weight Teens Have Eating Disorders?
A new study from Australia shows how important it is to focus on more than weight when evaluating patients with eating disorders. Eating disorders have become strongly associated with severely underweight individuals, but these illnesses can also affect...
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Oct 14, 14 •
3939 Views •
Eating Disorders, Featured •
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Comments Off on The Dangers Of The Pro-Ana Movement: Watch Me Disappear
Imagine a 13-year-old girl. She is seated on the floor of a small room, clothes and textbooks piled around her. Instead of the poster and magazine cutouts of famous teenage boys and young male actors, the wall behind her...
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Oct 3, 14 •
1671 Views •
Eating Disorders •
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Comments Off on The Dangers Of Not Uncovering A Child’s Eating Disorder
Whether it’s their eating habits, purging or exercise, young people with eating disorders are remarkably adept at hiding their disease, leaving parents to wonder, “Why is my child hiding these issues instead of asking for help?” There are many...
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Sep 17, 14 •
2272 Views •
Eating Disorders •
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Comments Off on Are Early Adolescent Eating Behaviors Predictors For Eating Disorders?
At what age does a person start to think about their appearance in terms of weight, size and shape? At what age does an overeating habit begin...
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Sep 11, 14 •
2438 Views •
Eating Disorders •
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Comments Off on Why Do Teen Boys Suffer Eating Disorders In Silence?
Doctors are reporting more teenage boys showing up in emergency rooms than in the past for problems related to eating disorders. Girls are still more likely to seek help, but until boys become more comfortable coming forward they will end up...
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Sep 8, 14 •
1863 Views •
Eating Disorders •
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Comments Off on Estrogen May Reduce Anxiety Symptoms In Anorexic Teens
Despite various triggers for eating disorders having been identified, experts say there is no single cause. Family history, peer influence, self-image issues, participation in certain aesthetic sports like gymnastics or swimming and memberships in certain...
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Jun 2, 14 •
1980 Views •
Eating Disorders •
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Comments Off on What Parents Need To Know About Eating Disorders
If you were asked to name the deadliest mental health disorder, what would you guess it to be? The answer is eating disorders. Eating disorders are rarely talked about and yet they are more life-threatening than...
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Jan 24, 14 •
5256 Views •
Eating Disorders •
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Comments Off on Warning Signs Your Teen May Be Bulimic
You’ve already sensed that something is not right with your teenager. Maybe she’s become touchy or defensive about her eating habits. Perhaps he’s starting to develop an obsession with maintaining his weight for the wrestling team. Parenting is always...
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Nov 18, 13 •
2988 Views •
ADHD/ADD, Eating Disorders •
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Comments Off on Why Are Girls With ADHD At Increased Risk For Binge/Purge Eating Disorders?
Living with an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis is tough enough on its own. The condition makes it hard for kids to succeed in school, interact well socially and often leads to friction with authority figures like teachers and...
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Oct 14, 13 •
2496 Views •
Alcohol Abuse, Eating Disorders •
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Comments Off on College Students Struggle With Drunkorexia
Americans know how to have a good time and for many little gets in the way of a happy hour or night on the town. Americans are also extremely conscious of their appearance, so much so that they invest $60 billion a year in diet products to try to look fit and...
