Finding genetic links to anorexia is a task that has stumped many researchers over the years. Experts still aren’t sure how the disorder develops, but twin studies have suggested that – in addition to environmental factors, stress and puberty – genetics play the largest role. In a new DNA-sequencing project, a team from The Scripps …
Social media is a strong influence when it comes to body image, and new research confirms that frequent Facebook use is associated with a higher risk for eating disorders. Experts from Florida State University found that even just 20 minutes of browsing on the social network was linked to lower body satisfaction than in individuals …
Is emotional anorexia a real thing? The idea that someone can be spiritually and emotionally starved is not new, but according to psychologist Robin L. Smith, it can be just as dangerous as not eating. Author of Hungry: The Truth About Being Full, Smith says that when emotional hunger is ignored, neglected, shamed, blamed or …
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 …
Another eating disorder is on the rise, and this time it also sounds dangerously intertwined with alcoholism. It’s called “drunkorexia,” and it’s a phenomenon afflicting mostly college students. The idea is that you starve yourself all day in order to save your calories for a night of drinking. Not only are students doing it in …
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 …
The dangers of anorexia tend to be associated with being rail thin, but new research suggests that the indication of trouble is drastic weight loss – no matter how much a person may appear to have a “normal” body type. Melissa Whitelaw, a clinical specialist dietitian at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, conducted …
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 …
Is nothing pure anymore? That’s the question many Disney fans have been asking since the corporate giant teamed up with department store Barney’s on a holiday ad campaign featuring an anorexic-looking Minnie Mouse. Minnie, along with a few of her popular Disney character friends, have received makeovers for the campaign “Electric Holiday,” which now renders …
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