Which teen girls are at risk for emotional issues regarding food? Learn the risk factors and warning signs of anorexia and bulimia.

Oct 12, 2010 - Kelly Pfeiffer

When we think of bulimia or anorexia we usually picture a young female, wanting to look like a model. The fashion industry has long been blamed for causing bulimia and an

Dec 6, 2006 - Sylvia McGrath

Everyone overeats from time to time, at Sunday dinners, holidays or parties. But binge eating is an entirely different type of eating too much.

May 20, 2009 - Lisa Ann Schleipfer

If you are concerned that your teenager may be exhibiting signs of an eating disorder, here are some books that could be helpful.

Apr 17, 2008 - Mary McCarthy

Pro-Ana and Pro-Mia groups are becoming a popular way for teen girls to assemble in support of eating disorders.

Aug 6, 2010 - Amanda Roby

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.

Mar 26, 2007 - Sandra Williams

Lists of risk factors vary by source. A study published by the American Psychological Association reviewed more than 300 articles assessing various risk factors.

May 17, 2007 - Kim Kankiewicz

In an age of health science overload, discerning credible information from fiction is crucial for a healthy lifestyle and body image.

Jan 31, 2011 - Virginia Tapp

Normal eating patterns for teenagers includes most anything in varying amounts. They have an internal barometer that says stop or go.

Jan 27, 2009 - Jeannie Delahunt

Have a great vacation with your teenagers. If they are happy you are happy. It also works the other way around - if you are happy, so will they be.

Mar 19, 2011 - Karen Neal Gee

This guide to eating disorder recovery in children helps parents learn how to help their child recover from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders.

Oct 21, 2007 - Lori Henry

Anxiety eating disorder, binging and bulimia are all related to each other. For self healing, stress and depression can hamper recovery.

Mar 22, 2007 - Lori Henry

Even in the throes of the eating disorder, the sufferer needs support not criticism or judgment. Support does not mean endorsing or approving the eating disorder.

Sep 22, 2009 - Jeannie Delahunt

What are we missing? 24 million people suffer with some form of eating disorder. Who can do something about it? Our dental professionals are the front line.

Jun 12, 2011 - Tammy Davis

Marya Hornbacher shares both her personal experiences of recovering from the eating disorders Anorexia and Bulimia and what led her to write Wasted.

Mar 10, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Treating eating disorders can be a long road but there is a possibility for a cure if treated quickly and correctly. The best treatment is prevention.

Apr 29, 2011 - Daphne Matthews

One in eight people are affected by depression in their teenage years and females are twice as likely to have depression. Symptoms vary but depression is treatable.

Jul 17, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

Teenage bipolar disorder is different than an adult bipolar disorder because our brains are different. Teens may present the same symptoms but not all.

Feb 4, 2011 - Deanna Myers

Developing an anxiety disorder is common during adolescence. Learn about teenage anxiety and the disorder's treatments.

Aug 21, 2010 - Kay Westgate

Teenagers have many avenues to communicate but texting with text messaging becoming part of their daily lives, cracks are beginning to appear.

Sep 21, 2011 - Natalie McNamara