When most of us think about an eating disorder, we probably think of anorexia or bulimia. However, there is another eating disorder that has nothing to do with a person’s concerns over body weight, shape or image. This disorder has been recognized in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. …
According to a recent article published in the Washington Post, eating disorders among Orthodox Jewish females and others in the Jewish community are currently under-reported. Families often seek help, as the article reports, however, only when the disorder is in the advanced stages. The reason for delaying treatment is because of the stigma which surrounds …
With the fitness craze taking place today, it can be hard to spot exercise bulimia: “As a sophomore at Monte Vista High School in Danville, Calif., Brett Zorich was a record-setting track star who left rivals in her dust. Ultimately, however, her fiercest opponent turned out to be herself. While experiencing a 5-inch growth spurt …
A new study published in the February 27th edition of Pediatrics has determined that kids who play “active” video games are no more physically active than their peers who played inactive video games. 78 children between the ages of 9 and 12 participated in the new 12 week study. They were divided into 2 groups, …
The author of the book Antiaging 101 has suggested that a 20 minute workout (or even less) can benefit people who are usually unenthusiastic about exercising. Dr. Frank Comstock’s exercise plan is appealing to those individuals who may become easily discouraged when faced with a more intense workout plan, or people who simply lack the …
A recent survey conducted by RealSelf.com reveals that one in five American women have planned or considered getting plastic surgery. Most women don’t end up going through with a procedure, however, due to various fears: debt, complications, pain, looking worse or finding a reputable doctor. The survey also found that most women are unhappy with …
The last week of February marks the beginning of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 22-28), and there are plenty of ways to get involved and show solidarity for the cause. Whether you’re just an individual with a purpose or an organization wanting to help spread awareness, consider joining the movement in one of the …
Dieting culture is nowhere more prevalent than on social media and smartphones, but are calorie-counting apps fueling the presence of eating disorders? Whatever the goal – tracking calories, recording foods eaten, or ticking off steps taken – there is an app out there to accomplish it. Taken too far, this obsession can turn into full-fledged …
In a new study from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business, the increase in the use of plus-sized models in print and television advertising could be contributing to the growing rates of obesity in women. The Study Results of the study were published in the American Marketing Association’s Journal of Policy & Marketing. It …
Kids as young as 8 years old can struggle with body dissatisfaction that leads to disordered eating behaviors, according to a new study. Looking at data on over 6,000 adolescents from the Children of the 90s study, researchers from the UCL Institute of Child Health found that teenage boys who experienced body dissatisfaction in childhood …
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