The recent U.S. Senate decision to pass a resolution naming September as “National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month,” gives this former fat kid much reason to pause and question. Hailed by… Read More
Eating Disorders and Eating Disorder Treatment
Why exercise won’t make you thin
Got a few pounds to lose? Cancel the gym membership. An increasing body of research reveals that exercise does next to nothing for you when it comes to losing weight…. Read More
Binge Eating Disorders and Obesity
As many as 4 million Americans have binge eating disorder, making it the most common eating disorder in America. Obesity is also very common among Americans, affecting as much as… Read More
5 Ways Parents Can Prevent Eating Disorders
Eating disorders and disordered eating are dangerous behaviors that hurt not only a person’s health, but their self-esteem and self-worth as well. No parent wants to see their child suffer,… Read More
Consequences and Treatment of Eating while Sleeping
Eating while sleeping is a rare eating disorder that some specialists also consider to be a sleeping disorder. People who struggle with sleep eating eat in the middle of the… Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Eating Disorders Anonymous
Eating disorders are a progressive mental illness that affects millions of people, men and women alike. Many who suffer from eating disorders want to recover, but full recovery is almost… Read More
Risk Factors for Eating Disorders
There are many factors that can cause a person to develop an eating disorder. Some people may develop eating disorders without any of these factors present, but typically the more… Read More
Self-Injury Among Those With Eating Disorders & Addiction
What is Self-Injury? Self-injury is a type of harm that a person purposely inflicts on their own body. This harm can come in a number of different forms. While to… Read More
Bulimia Help Center Needed for UK Models
A new study has found that up to 40 percent of UK models suffer from eating disorders. Facilities such as a bulimia help center seem to be too scarce, and… Read More
Eating Disorder Treatment Needed for British Columbia
A new study coming out of British Columbia reveals that an increasing number of teenagers and young adults are needing eating disorder treatment. Head of the Eating Disorders Program at… Read More