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Hospitalization Caused By Eating Disorders In Young Children On The Rise
What could possibly encourage an eating disorder that ultimately requires hospitalization in a child younger than 12 years old? That is the question that researchers, scientists and doctors find themselves faced with. Hospitalization of these children rose 119 percent between the years of 1999 and 2006 and in 2010 it continues to rise. Anorexia Nervosa …
Eating When Not Hungry: A Recipe For Weight Gain
In a study done by Queensland University of Technology, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation recently, researchers recently concluded compulsive eating is major cause for weight gain. Dr. Stephanie Fay wrote an article entitled “Psychological predictors of opportunistic snacking in the absence of hunger” that was published in the international journal Eating Behaviors. Dr. Fay …
Slow Chewing Can Prevent Weight Gain In Kids
Teaching children to chew slowly can prevent them from gaining excessive weight, according to a new study from the University of California, San Diego. Waiting 30 seconds between bites of food enables kids to realize when they’re full, the researchers found, and keeps them from overeating. “To lose weight, you need to stop eating. But …
Harvard Women’s Rugby Team Sends Message Of Positive Body Image
Rugby is traditionally considered a male-dominated sport, but the Harvard women’s rugby team is on a mission to show that strong can indeed be beautiful and feminine. In a series of photos accompanied by an essay in the Harvard Political Review, the team showed off their near-bare bodies – which had words like “fearless,” “strong” …
Angelina Jolie’s Weight Under Fire After Thin Appearance At BAFTA Awards
After Angelina Jolie showed up looking fairly skinny at the 2014 BAFTA awards ceremony in London, many people have expressed concern about her frail appearance. The actress, 38, was dressed in a slim-cut tuxedo suit that seemed to accentuate her slender legs and frame. “Everyone is talking about how great Angelina Jolie looks, but to …
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Binge Eating Disorder Added To DSM 5
Etsy.com Big changes in the eating disorder field – Binge Eating Disorder has been added to the DSM-5. Binge eating disorder has been moved from DSM-4’s Appendix B: Criteria Sets and Axes Provided for Further Study to DSM-5 Section 2. The change is intended to better represent the symptoms and behaviors of people with this …
5 Warning Signs Of Eating Disorders
Recent studies indicate that the number of individuals being diagnosed with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia or compulsive overeating disorder is on the rise. Researchers compiling eating disorder data from numerous sources attempt to identify potential causes for the growing incidences of this complex emotional disorder. However, analysis of the information can prove… Recent …
Fashion For EveryBODY
Know someone who is comfortable in their own skin and makes a difference in the world? Today is last day to nominate a ROLE MODEL to rock the runway in Fashion for EveryBODY 2010! ROLE Model Application EDCT now accepting ROLE Model nominations Chances are you know some pretty fabulous people. Don’t they deserve a …
I Choose To Kick Ass
This week I’m posting something positive everyday for operation well-I’m-beautiful-why-do-I-give-a-fuck? Because this week I’m exposing my upper arms in public (!!) and I need all the positivity I can get. The following post starts off negative but it gets happier, I promise. This takes a lot to admit: I’ve gained 4 stone in the past …