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Very Thin People May Have Genetic Disorder
A report done by Medical News Today highlights what English and Swedish researchers found while studying genetics in extremely overweight and underweight subjects. The study published by the scientific journal Nature said that people who carry extra copies of part of chromosome 16 tend to be extremely thin. Other studies have shown that those who …
New Book To Help Parents Recognize Signs Of An Eating Disorder In Their Children
A new book called “A Parent’s Guide to Defeating Eating Disorders” by Dr. Ahmed Boachie and Dr. Karin Jasper is available to assist parents to help their children with what the authors describe as a “secretive disease”. The book which is published through Jessica Kingsley Publishers is especially relevant for parents who are often left …
Study Examines Link Between Eating Disorders And Soda Consumption
Recent research has begun to show that diet soda consumption is linked to obesity, but which came first – the chicken or the egg? In other words, some people argue that diet soda consumption affects metabolic processes and appetite cues that cause people to overeat, causing weight gain. Others argue that diet soda drinkers may …
Eating Disorder Rates Soaring High Before Spring Break
As students head back to school for winter semester, New Year’s resolutions may be fading – but spring break looms near. And according to a recent report from the University of Alabama, it’s the prime time for eating disorders to flare up on college campuses across the nation. Nutritionist Sheena Gregg, assistant director of health …
Drugs Treating Tobacco Addiction Could Fight Sugar Dependance
With excessive sugar consumption contributing to the rise in obesity worldwide, researchers believe sugar addiction can be treated with the same drugs used to alleviate tobacco addiction. Researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) think they have found a new way to treat the 1.9 billion people worldwide who are considered overweight – often due …
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Heard Round The World
I guess she thought it was a secret and that no one would ever find out. But aside from hearing the whole thing, it was a complete shock. Have you ever heard those people in the bathrooms that you think are just throwing up because they feel a little sick; or how about those teens …
Why Are Holidays Harder?
Anyone who has suffered from an eating disorder can probably identify with the fear associated with Holidays. especially when it means being with your family. Why is this? Obviously, there is usually more of a focus on food on a Holiday, and many times it is the main “attraction”. Also, the lack of routine on …
5k For The Joy Project
Want to be active and support a great cause simultaneously? Marissa Kuik, from the Legacy Christian Academy, has put together a 5k for her senior project and all proceeds will go to The Joy Project. Come support Marissa and The Joy Project at this fun event! When: May 30, 2015 Registration is from 7:45 AM …
You Can Take The Addict Out Of Life, But You Can’t Take The Life Out Of The Addict
So what happens when Eight people with eating disorders head to a rural Texas treatment center to undergo an intense 42-day program with therapist Tennie McCarty. McCarty uses a tough-love approach and unorthodox methods to help her patients overcome their disorders? DRAMA, DRAMA and wait for it… So what happens when Eight people with eating …
Fish Tales
I don’t usually pass on email chain letters and don’t worry I’m NOT going to start now. But one of my readers suggested that I post this story because it pertains to the themes of Tasty Morsels: Self Acceptance, Size Acceptance and a wider definition of beauty. The name of the original author is unknown …