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The Drive To Be ‘Manly’ May Cause Weight Gain In Boys

The pressures that many young males feel to be and act masculine could be putting their health at risk, according to a new study. In the first research project of its kind, a team from Boston Children’s Hospital found that societal influences could cause boys and adolescent males to gain weight and have higher BMIs. …


Scientists Uncover Genetic Predisposition For Common Childhood Obesity

Researchers have determined that for some children, weight problems may be set off by 2 genetic variations that produce a genetic predisposition to common childhood obesity. Although lack of exercise and poor food choices may contribute to the current childhood obesity problem in America, a genetic factor may also help explain why some kids have …


Overweight Women Remain Highly Vulnerable To Stigma

A recently released study in the Journal of Social Science and Medicine has examined the effects of a close social network on how women judge themselves regarding obesity, body image, and perceived moral implications of being overweight. It is already well understood that negative stereotypes exist throughout US society on issues around the subject of …


Eating Disorders In College: A Fast-Growing Problem

As college students start making their way home for winter break, experts say it’s a good time for parents to look out for eating disorders. Recent statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health estimate that about 25 percent of college students have patterns of disordered eating, and that the same percentage of college women …


Undercover Investigation Shows That Most Docs Fail At Diagnosing Eating Disorders

Imagine going to your doctor with a list of symptoms that clearly indicate the presence of an eating disorder. Now imagine that your trusted physician laughs at you, brushes off your concerns, or even tells you that you’re being dramatic. That’s exactly what happened to several women who were part of an undercover investigation led …


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Support For Men With Anorexia

It wasn’t until I started looking that I realized how few websites, blogs and online resources there were for men with anorexia (sometimes called manorexia). Over 1 million men have eating disorders – where to they go for help? I found a few resources and thought I’d share them with you here, but if you …


Kleptomania And Eating Disorders

If you have an eating disorder, are you likely to shoplift? Or if you shoplift, are you at a greater risk for an eating disorder? Or is there no connection at all? Scientists aren’t sure, but there is some anecdotal evidence that there may be a connection. What’s the difference between shoplifting and kleptomania? Kleptomania …


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Why You Should Upgrade Keys And Locks Of Your RV

One common occurrence with RVs is theft. Theft is a common occurrence because thousands of other RVs have a similar key. This means that you may have to think twice when picking your equipment for camping. Even RVs at RV for rent Michigan services have been using the same key and security lock for many …


Standing Out From The Crowd: Tracey

Every now and then, I feature an inspiring person who has struggled with anorexia at one point in his or her life and has recovered. I am all about spreading the message of hope because this is something we so often lack.When we’re in such a deep relationship with our eating disorder and these sick …


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