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One of the core characteristics of anorexia is a deep dissatisfaction with body image. From an outsider’s perspective, it may seem like anorexia is a self-esteem issue, but the condition is far more complicated than that. If you want to help a friend or loved one suffering from anorexia, there are certain ways you can …
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In order to help a loved one with anorexia, it’s important to remember that there’s only so much you can do. Ultimately, recovery is the responsibility of the individual. Yet if you are watching a friend or family member suffer from what can be a devastating, debilitating condition, there are a few things you can …
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In a new mouse study performed by researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), it appears certain genetic and environmental risk factors can trigger compulsive food restriction, much like what’s seen in individuals with anorexia. The Study The findings of this new study could help to identify new prevention and treatment strategies for eating disorders …
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Anorexia nervosa is a crippling eating disorder that will completely destroy a person’s body. This psychological disorder is characterized by the extreme loss of body weight through starvation. A person with anorexia truly believes they are overweight, no matter how little they may weigh. While the complications one can experience from anorexia can be severe, …
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A new study from the University of Oxford has found an association between being born in springtime months and later developing anorexia. The trial was a meta-analysis that pooled data from four cohorts of patients diagnosed with anorexia. The included including 1293 patients from the United Kingdom. Researchers found a disproportionate number of people diagnosed …
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Recovery from anorexia doesn’t happen overnight – nor does it happen in days, weeks or even months. Taking the step to get help is the first and most important part of this journey, but there are certain components of recovery that must be present in order to sustain long-term health, happiness and well-being. If you …
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Regardless of the approach, the goal of mental health care for anorexia is to help an individual return to a normal weight and to adapt healthy eating habits. A team of professionals may be required to help a person recover, and often times an extended break from “real life” is necessary to help the individual …
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Anorexia athletica is a condition characterized by a compulsion for exercise – which may or may not be accompanied by under-eating or an obsession with food and dieting. Unlike anorexia, anorexia athletica tends to revolve around the idea of performance – not necessarily body image – which is why many athletes are prone to the …
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