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Should Body Image Lessons Be Mandatory in Schools?

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Members of Parliament in the UK from a cross-party group believe the schools should teach mandatory lessons about body image. Children already have so much peer pressure because of the…

Public Perception of Eating Disorders

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Eating disorders carry with them not only the physical challenges and mental anguish of trying to change dangerous behaviors, but also a social stigma. Many in the general public don’t…

The Fight Against Eating Disorders: Factors That Promote Positive Body Image in Women

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For women surrounded by images of Victoria Secret models and Sports Illustrated swimsuit goddesses, the pressure to not feel okay about your own physical appearance is intense. And, in case…

Examining Community Beliefs About Anorexia

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Anorexia nervosa is a disorder surrounded by stigma and misunderstanding. For many years, it has been falsely understood as a lifestyle choice favored by white middle class teenagers. Instead, the…

Eating Disorders Associated with Other Addictions

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Those who are diagnosed with a mental disorder, such as the eating disorders bulimia or anorexia nervosa, are often found to have a coexisting additional mental disorder. These disorders may…

How to Spot Symptoms of an Eating Disorder Early On

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Anorexia, binge eating disorders and bulimia usually surface around adolescence but boys and girls can also show signs of problems much earlier. According to a recent story, if you catch…

Traumatic Events Can Trigger Eating Disorders

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A May issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing published an article that pointed to insufficient family support during times of stress as a causal effect in the development of…

Neurological Differences in Brains May Cause Eating Disorders

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Whether you eat too much or too little may depend on neurological circuitry in your brain, according to a new study from Harvard Medical School.

6 Expert Tips for Avoiding Binge Eating Over the Holidays

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We look forward to the holidays all year long, but why? For some, it’s family togetherness or a spiritual celebration, but for many, the holidays are about eating, drinking, shopping,…

Eating Disorders Plague Older Women, Too

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Many people have the perception that eating disorders are for young, white adolescents. In recent years, however, experts have begun to understand the wide scope of eating disorders and the…

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Category: Articles>Eating Disorders

Category: Articles>Eating Disorders

Should Body Image Lessons Be Mandatory in Schools?

Public Perception of Eating Disorders

The Fight Against Eating Disorders: Factors That Promote Positive Body Image in Women

Examining Community Beliefs About Anorexia

Eating Disorders Associated with Other Addictions

How to Spot Symptoms of an Eating Disorder Early On

Traumatic Events Can Trigger Eating Disorders

Neurological Differences in Brains May Cause Eating Disorders

6 Expert Tips for Avoiding Binge Eating Over the Holidays

Eating Disorders Plague Older Women, Too

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