An eating disorder is a complex illness that could have a genetic component which is affected by a variety of environmental and biological issues. These types of disorders involve a range of different conditions that may include food obsession, weight and body image. The obsession that comes with an eating disorder is often so intense …
The time a young man or woman spends in college, signals the transition from adolescence to adulthood. During this time, many college students are exposed to risk taking behaviors and may be unable to cope with the stresses or adjustments being experienced. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) conducted a survey in order to determine …
If you’re attempting to change your attitude about food and want to make positive changes to your diet, kudos! It’s not easy. When you are trying to incorporate lifestyle changes to your diet, you need a can-do attitude, because it’s the only way it will work. First of all, you need to visualize yourself as …
Seizures can be very frightening, in particular because there is no indicator as to when one will occur. Some people will actually feel the symptoms of a seizure days before it happens, while others can have one come on with absolutely no warning. While there are many treatment options for seizures, it will depend on …
It’s impossible to talk about eating disorders without acknowledging the obsessive and compulsive behaviors that are characteristic of these types of conditions. While eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), are separate diagnoses, many people suffering from anorexia, bulimia or any other type of eating disorder are prone to OCD-like behavior. Here are three things you …
Our relationship with food is remarkably complex. On the one hand, food supplies our bodies with nutrition which is a basic need. On the other hand, our connection to food goes considerably deeper, providing comfort during stressful times, and evoking memories of family traditions. As infants, we learn to associate nourishment with love and security. …
Obesity in the US is a significant problem, and appears to be increasing. It is estimated that over 60 million adults and 9 million children are considered to be obese in the US today. Obesity can be caused a number of different conditions, but is most likely to be the result of taking in more …
Obesity in teens has increased dramatically over the past 40 years. Just as the incidence of obesity in adults has increased, obesity in teens now affects anywhere between 16 and 33% of teens. Obesity in teens and children is defined a little differently than in adults. Obesity in teens is defined as having a body …
Obesity refers to an excess of body fat, putting affected individuals at risk for chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. In America, one quarter of all adults are obese. Women generally have more body fat than men, so are allowed a greater percentage of body …
Being obese puts individuals at an increased risk for many secondary health problems as compared to their normal weight counterparts. Obesity health problems are many and sadly, obesity is one of most prevalant risk factors for preventable causes of death. Obesity health problems can include increased blood pressure, increased cholesterol levels, increased risk of stroke, …
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