The role of emotional triggers, like stress, can’t be overstated when it comes to eating disorders. And while many people believe that emotional eating is equated with the consumption of junk food, new research suggests that stress makes us seek the foods we eat out of habit – whether they’re healthy or unhealthy. Stress and …
A visit to the doctor’s office can easily turn into fudging the facts about your health habits. But for people who are trying to lose weight or develop healthier eating habits, a new “smart” tooth gadget can recognize when they’ve been eating, talking, smoking or even coughing – and it can send that information right …
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 …
The holy month of Ramadan is about discipline, devotion to God and self-control. But many Muslims who observe the tradition of fasting during the day – which started in early July and lasts until early August – are ending up in hospital beds late at night. The cause? Overeating. Breaking fast in a bad way …
Skipping breakfast may be easy to do, but a new study confirms yet again the importance of the first meal of the day. Researchers at the University of Missouri found that eating a high-protein breakfast can help appetite control the rest of the day, preventing overeating at night. Obese teen girls show reduced snacking Twenty …
It’s easy to see how the relationship between alcohol and binge eating can be a dangerous one. Studies have shown that even small amounts of alcohol can lead to lowered inhibitions and more mindless snacking – but new research suggests this overeating could add up to thousands of calories. A study conducted by Slimming World, …
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 …
We all know that social media can be detrimental to body image and self-esteem. Case in point: Websites and blogs that promote anorexia and self-harm. The Internet is rampant with negative messages that are dangerous for vulnerable young minds. Does social media make you overweight and broke? But even a little innocent Facebook browsing can …
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 …
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