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5 Eating Disorder Myths
What you think you know about eating disorders might not be true. Read on for a new - and better - understanding.
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Is Bulimia a Hereditary Illness?
Studies have indicated that there could be a genetic link between family members suffering from bulimia. Find out who is at risk of developing an eating disorder
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Eating Disorder Symptoms
Early indications that may lead to a full blown eating disorder
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Eating Disorders in Gifted and Talented Teens,Eating Disorders in Gifted and Talented Teens
North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders.,North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders.
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New Info on Men and Boys with Eating Disorders
New information about men and boys with eating disorders.
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Eating Disorders 101
Each year, teachers see symptoms relating to eating disorders but may not be sure what to do about it. Here are the basics.
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Eating Disorders and Body Image in the Media: Celebrities and Athletes Who Battled Anorexia and Bulimia
Well known cases of eating disorders. Famous singers, athletes, ballerinas, and actresses who are struggling or who have died as a direct result of their battle with anorexia and bulimia. The public perception of a "beautiful" body, isn't necessarily a "healthy" body.
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Preventing Eating Disorders
Although the cause of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating is complicated, there are ways to reduce the risk
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Suggested Websites for Information on the Media's Influence on Eating Disorders and Body Image
Does the media influence the frequency and/or severity of eating disorders? This article will direct you to information to assist you in making your own informed decision.
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A Psychologist’s Opinion
Join me in discussing college life with Ellen Domm, Registered Psychologist, as she talks about eating disorders and being young.
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A Psychologist’s Opinion Contd
Ellen Domm, Registered Psychologist, answers a few more questions.
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A Unique Perspective
Introduction to eating disorders and where I'm coming from
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Abuse and Eating Disorders
Studies show a correlation between victims of abuse and eating disorders. Why is there that link between the two? Possible reasons as to why people find comfort and safety in food when they have been abused. It is about taking back the control they lost through the abuse.
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All Made Up
It's easy to get caught up in the media frenzy of which celebrity is dating whom and what your favourite actor wore to the Oscars.
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America's Anoreixic Reality Check
Entertainment Tonight is following a 29 year old chronic anorexic woman's struggle for recovery.
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Anorexia and Sexual Orientation
Recent studies indicate that while male homosexuals have a greater risk of developing anorexia than their "straight" counterparts, lesbian populations show less incidence of the illness than heterosexual women.
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Anorexia Nervosa
Countless people believe that anorexia is just about starving your body because you are conceited This could not be farther from the truth.
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Anorexia's Sisters: Bulimia and BED, Part I
Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder have more in common with anorexia than meets the eye.
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Anorexia's Sisters: Bulimia and BED, Part II
There are more similarities between anorexia, bulimia, and BED than meet the eye. Second of a two-part series.
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Appalling Ad
Advertisers create ad campaigns to attract our attention- but some grab mine the wrong way.
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Athletes and Eating Disorders
The desire to win can be overwhelming for many athletes. Some athletes may unwittingly slip into unhealthy habits which lead to eating disorders... all in attempt to achieve peak performance.
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Body Image Obsession
The developed world's focus on physical appearance and body shape is hurting people and wasting energy, experts say.
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Body Image: The Case of the Broken Mirror
A psychologist's research confirms what we all have known: women worry excessively about the appearance of their bodies and, if other issues contribute, they can easily develop eating and body image disorders.
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Books on Teen Eating Disorders
If you are concerned that your teenager may be exhibiting signs of an eating disorder, here are some books that could be helpful.
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Coping with an Eating Disorder and Pregnancy
Being pregnant while also coping with an eating disorder can be a complicated affair.
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Coping with Compulsive Overeating
The compulsive overeater, or binge-eater, finds themselves using food as an addictive substance. Just like some people abuse alcohol, drugs or gambling, the compulsive overeater abuses food.
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Eating Disorder Books and Videos
Although the internet can be a huge source of information, books and video continue remain popular alternatives when looking for information on eating disorders.
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Eating Disorders and Teeth
Find out the effects of eating disorders on teeth.
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week
February 12 - 18 was Eating Disorder Awareness week in the U.S. Several important programs are being promoted around the country, to assist in screening and identifying those with eating disorders.
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Eating Disorders in Sports
Eating disorders have become increasingly common in the world of sports.
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Finding Support That Works For You.
For someone struggling with anorexia, or bulimia, support is an essential stepping stone on the road to recovery.
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Former Anorexic Gets Creative
19 year old Tina Malament has struggled with Anorexia since she was 10 years old. Now she wants to help bring about awareness for the disorder.
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Getting Help
Finding professional help can be the hardest, yet most important step an individual can take in recovering from an eating disorder.
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Good Eating Disorder Sites to Check Out
More Eating Disorder sites worth visiting.
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Growing Up With An Anorexic Mother (Part I)
My childhood experiences with my mother's anorexia
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Growing Up With An Anorexic Mother (Part II)
The impact of my mother's anorexia on my adolescence and adulthood.
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Gurze Books
The leader in providing books on issues relating to eating disorders, Gurze Books is a family owned publishing company created by a husband and wife team.
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How Friends and Family Can Help
Coping with an eating disorder is a very difficult thing. Caring about someone with an eating disorder is difficult as well.
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I Guess You Are Wondering?
Thought I would fill you in about the changes to this topic and the new focus on wellness! Just in case you are wondering.
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Identifying Eating Disorders
This article lists risk factors and symptoms of bulimia and anorexia nervosa in respect to Eating Disorders Awareness Week. It also links to helpful web pages about these eating disorders.
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Informative Websites with Eating Disorder (and other) info
This article will highlight a few sites that I've come across in the past few weeks, which may prove both interesting and informative to you as well.
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Is Recovery Possible?
There are two distinct viewpoints: those that believe recovery from an eating disorder is not possible, and those that believe it is. My opinion is that of the latter.
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Loving Yourself Girls Project
The Loving Yourself Girls Project is taking the next step in its journey.
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Males and Eating Disorders
One of the most widespread beliefs is that males aren’t affected by disordered eating. This is not true.
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Males with Eating Disorders
The subject of males with eating disorders continues to be a serious issue.
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Media, Eating Disorders and Girls
Girls are susceptible to the media's influence in regards to their appearance and thin models are not the ideal role models for our children.
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More Eating Disorder Sites to Review
New Eating Disorder sites for you to review.
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