A study published earlier this year from the University of Georgia found that people with impulsive personalities are more likely to have food addiction tendencies, and new research from Boston University Medical Center confirms the association. Cellular activities in the part of the brain that’s involved with reward appear to be compromised in people that …
A new survey conducted by a UK-based family law firm suggests that divorce can send kids into a tailspin of unhealthy habits – one of them being disordered eating behaviors. Over 500 young people between the ages of 14 and 22 were interviewed for the survey, and all of them were children of divorced or …
Researchers from Stanford are asking moms with a history of eating disorders to participate in a study that aims to help families teach children healthy habits. The study will test a new method that can help mothers cultivate good eating patterns in their children – as previously research suggests women with eating disorders often struggle …
The National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week will take place from Feb. 24 to March 2 of this year. Many campuses, organizations and clubs across the country are gearing up for events that raise awareness about eating disorders and advocate for better access to treatment programs. How it works National Eating Disorders Awareness is the …
eating disorders often get the short end of the stick when it comes to scientific research – many medical professionals and organizations don’t believe the topic is relevant enough to merit more studies or trials that may improve treatment methods. That’s why a recent grant awarded to Steve Wonderlich, from the University School of Medicine …
It’s not unusual for new moms to struggle with body image issues. Giving birth can do a number on your tummy, your breasts, your thighs – all those trouble zones that are already a concern for many women before they even get pregnant. Yet even with stretch marks or scars, one woman is trying to …
Imagine living in a country where being 5’5″ and 154 pounds was considered “plus sized.” If you’re Korean fashion model Kim-Ji-yang, known in American as Vivian Kim, that’s your reality. But Kim, who was tired of the sterotypes and the judgements when it comes to being bigger than the average model, decided to launch a …
It’s the time of year when we all start making big promises to ourselves to change our health habits for good. But for people with eating disorders, these types of self-inflicted rules can be a slippery slope. Bill Gordon, Chair of the Advisory Committee for Collective Concerns in Medicine at the David Geffen School of …
On college campuses across the nation, eating disorders are on the rise. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), there is still a great need for campus support, resources, screening and counseling services. But is the problem becoming worse for schools that cater toward the gluten-free trend? A recent article on Forbes explores this …
“It was kind of shocking, kind of painful to look at myself,” says Jen Davis. Davis is referring to a series of self-portraits she took over the course of a decade, many of which show the vulnerable side of a woman who is larger than average, living in a body-bashing, thin world. Capturing vulnerable moments …
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