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Eating Disorders Persist Into Middle Age

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As young girls turn into young women, they take more notice of their appearance. It’s often in these early years that women may develop eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.…

Unique Aspects of Self-Portrait Drawings by Females with Anorexia or Bulimia

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A recent joint study by researchers from two universities and a college in Israel found that women who have eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia) depict themselves quite differently in drawings…

Government Gambling Programs Could Lead to Increase in Gambling Addicts

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The recent increase in online gambling options may spell trouble for many individuals who might have never opted to drive to a casino. The accessibility of online gambling makes it…

PTSD Among Female Soldiers Has Lasting Effects on Motherhood

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Female soldiers returning home from war are finding their own struggles in coping with day-to-day tasks of motherhood. Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among females is becoming more and…

Pursuing the Fantasy of the Perfect Holiday May Intensify Love and Sex Addictions

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Magic fills the air when the holidays come around. Nostalgic movies paint pictures of the family gathered around the Christmas tree singing carols or couples snuggled up by the fire,…

An Interview with Dede Beasley, Equine Therapist at The Ranch

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Horses are part of Dede Beasley’s DNA. She has been riding since she was a little girl, joining a long line of equestrian experts in her family. Growing up, day-to-day…

An Interview with Primary Therapist James Nihan

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By Meghan Vivo Thirty-five years ago, James Nihan, LADAC, NCAC-I, ASAT-C, kicked a drug habit that followed him through adolescence, and found the passion that has kept him strong throughout…

Dreaming or REM Sleep may be Key to helping Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Rapid eye movement sleep may be just what the doctor orders for people with post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a new study from the University of California at Berkeley. The…

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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Eating Disorders Persist Into Middle Age

Unique Aspects of Self-Portrait Drawings by Females with Anorexia or Bulimia

Government Gambling Programs Could Lead to Increase in Gambling Addicts

PTSD Among Female Soldiers Has Lasting Effects on Motherhood

Pursuing the Fantasy of the Perfect Holiday May Intensify Love and Sex Addictions

An Interview with Dede Beasley, Equine Therapist at The Ranch

An Interview with Primary Therapist James Nihan

Dreaming or REM Sleep may be Key to helping Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

6 Expert Tips for Avoiding Binge Eating Over the Holidays

Eating Disorders Plague Older Women, Too

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