A book by Harriet Brown called Brave Girl Eating: A Family’s Struggle with Anorexia is providing a fascinating glimpse into the devastating effects of anorexia upon the entire family. The book describes the ordeal of Kitty (Harriet’s teenage daughter) as she struggles with anorexia. It also covers the frustration and distress experienced by parents who …
The school a girl attends could affect her risk factor of being diagnosed with an eating disorder. More eating disorders happen in schools that have a higher proportion of female students and those where more parents are university educated. The Study This new study and the results are the conclusion that was reached by a …
The longer a person has anorexia, the more likely their DNA will become negatively altered, according to new research. Researchers at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute report that consequences of DNA changes can bring about gene expressions that affect emotional and psychological processes and behaviors. “These findings help clarify the point that eating disorders …
Everyone knows about Facebook, it has become a global phenomenon and an active site for social interaction and comparison. With the increase in the use of technology, there is a positive correlation with decreased body image in young females. In a study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, 960 college females were evaluated …
For many years, people visiting YouTube have accidentally or intentionally encountered so-called “pro-ana” videos that perpetuate the virtues of the deadly disease anorexia. However, a new Norwegian research study found that individuals against these websites have mounted a response. Now, a vast amount of anorexia-themed videos posted to YouTube actually encourage people to recover and …
Family Physicians in the UK are being advised to watch for cases of anorexia in men by the Royal College of GPs. The latest statistics indicate that the number of men believed to be suffering from anorexia and bulimia is increasing. It is estimated that approximately 1.6 million people in the UK are coping with …
For anorexia patients that are hospitalized, fast weight gain may be healthier than experts once thought, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers. The findings oppose what the American Dietetic Association and the American Psychiatric Association say are proper guidelines when it comes to the stabilization and weight management of anorexia patients. …
People who are admitted to the hospital with anorexia nervosa can safely put on weight at a faster rate than what was previously thought. The national current guidelines recommend a quicker weight gain, as long as the patient receives close monitoring, according to a research report from scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine. What Changed? The …
French model, Isabella Caro, who spoke out about her battle with anorexia, died last month: “Isabelle Caro, a French model featured in an anti-anorexia advertising campaign, died at age 28 from unknown causes. Caro actually died last month, but the news wasn’t made public until this week. Caro suffered from anorexia from the time she …
A Halloween costume that appears to poke fun at eating disorders is being sold by a few vendors in the US as an outfit to wear at Halloween functions and dances. The inappropriate costume named “Sexy Anna Rexia” makes a joke out of the serious eating disorder anorexia. The costume itself features a skin tight …
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