Overweight teens who lose weight are usually applauded by their parents and health care providers. But a recent study from researchers at the Mayo Clinic suggests that praise may be premature, as obese adolescents could be more prone to eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia – and their weight loss might not be the healthy …
August marks the official back-to-school season, when kids and teenagers re-enter peer-centered environments that can bring about added pressure to fit in. Kids with body image concerns may need extra special attention during this time, child psychologists warn, and parents should be aware of how they can help their children navigate back-to-school pressures surrounding image, …
While children will find a variety of reasons to bully other kids, being overweight is the reason behind most bullying that occurs in schools, according to two new surveys. Parents of children ages 2-18 answered questions by Yale researchers, offering their perceptions and concerns about weight-based bullying and victimization in children. They were also asked …
Besides being a cultural mainstay in the Middle East, belly dancing might also help to improve body image, say researchers from Flinders University in Australia. Recruiting young women from dancing schools, Dr. Marika Tiggemann interviewed 213 individuals for a study – 112 of whom were experienced belly dancers. The women answered questions about their bodies: …
Season 15 winner of “The Biggest Loser” had quite the bout of bad press after her victory. Even though Rachel Frederickson completely transformed her body and did exactly what the show asks of participants – extreme weight loss – many people were shocked to see her body at the finale. A previously 5-foot-4 Frederickson had …
It’s been a long time coming, but “binge eating disorder” is now officially in the American Psychiatric Association’s diagnosis manual. After 20 years, a few key changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), have been made to reflect the seriousness of eating disorders, as well as changes that will help medical professionals identify more …
A survey of nearly 700 teachers in the UK revealed that about 50 percent of school-aged boys worry or obsess about body image. Children as young as 4 are concerned about getting too fat, and 63 percent of respondents said that there is more pressure on children than ever to have a particular shape, size …
Beyond just being a cosmetic concern, breast size can actually have a significant impact on mental health in adolescent girls, according to new research published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Both breast asymmetry, having one breast larger than the other, and macromastia (large breasts), appeared to be associated with lower scores for emotional well-being and …
Healthcare laws differ from country to country when it comes to the hospitalization of patients deemed mentally ill. In Israel, a new study suggests that involuntary hospitalizations of anorexic individuals are not detrimental to recovery – and outcomes suggest that more lives could be saved if legislation was passed that allows patients to be hospitalized …
For women, recovering from anorexia may mean coping with the repercussions of fertility complications. While often a consequence of eating disorders that is not discussed, body weight and size – as well as overall health and nutrition – can have a significant impact on a woman’s ability to get pregnant. Menstruation irregularities According to Vanderbilt …
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