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Study Links Too Much Junk Food With Depression
A new study recently published in the journal Public Health Nutrition has determined that people who regularly consume a lot of junk food, stand a greater risk of developing depression. The study by researchers at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Granada involved approximately 9,000 participants over a period …
Demi Lovato Living In Sober Community After Fighting Bulimia, Anorexia
Despite owning a house in Los Angeles, rumor has it that X Factor judge Demi Lovato is currently staying in a sober living house. Lovato has made headlines over the past few years after checking into rehab in 2010 for anorexia, bulimia, self-mutilation and depression. The singer has also struggled with addiction problems. On New …
Scientists Better Able To Understand Obesity And Eating Disorders From Studying Orangutans
Research recently published in the journal Biology Letters by Rutgers evolutionary anthropologist Erin Vogel, explores the survival of endangered Indonesian orangutans during periods of food scarcity, and the implications for humans who are coping with eating disorders and obesity. It is believed that scientists may be better able to understand obesity and eating disorders in …
Food May Act Like “Drug Of Choice”
Researchers hypothesized that the variety that is available in western diets may be contributing to the weight problem in these cultures, and they found that the response to a variety of foods is similar to an addict’s response to drugs. “We’ve known for years that foods- even eating, itself- can trigger release of various brain …
Would You Buy A ‘Skinny Mirror’?
A mirror can be your worst enemy if you have an eating disorder. In fact, most eating disorder recovery programs use mirror exercises for that very reason – to help patients come to terms with and accept what they actually look like. The idea makes graphic designer Belinda Jasmine’s product line an even more intriguing …
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I’m back! This past break from blogging has been fantastic. I haven’t worried about writing good posts for my blog instead of fillers, and I’ve been able to concentrate on some pressing family matters, as well as … Dun dun dun… Filming. I can’t tell you much about filming for several reasons but will tell …
Binge And Purge To Lose Weight… Not!
Yes, the internet is a great way to look up information on almost anything under the sun. But when it comes to weight loss advices, the internet may not be exactly the safest place to look for information. Binging, purging, and excessive exercise–these are just some of the things viewed as unhealthy eating habits by …
Slim Chance!
The Slim Chance Awards were announced!! For those of you who are unaware, The Slim Chance Awards are given to the most outrageous and egregious weight loss hoaxes of the year. (Click here for full list of winners…er um losers…) 2013 had an impressive list of candidates!!! You may have read my recent blog post, …
VA Loans Significance
A va home loan is a home loan sponsored by the U.S. Branch of Veterans Affairs. This sort of monetary backing was launched as a method for giving lodging help to military families in 1944. In spite of the fact that the loan accommodates the buy of an essential home and it is supported by …
A Love Letter To My Patients Beginning Your Recovery From Anorexia
You recently accused me of wanting you to be fat. Here’s what I’ve been thinking. . . . Long after we part ways, I’ll remember the sound of your voice, the tender and emotional moments we shared, those times we burst out laughing together. I’ll have little memory of what you weighed. I have no …