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People with Obesity, Anorexia Respond Differently to Taste May 18, 2016 . 6 Comments
People with obesity or anorexia nervosa may respond differently to taste, according to a study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. Eating issues pose a serious public ... Read More
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The Beauty of Self-Love: Making Peace with Your Body May 5, 2016 . 10 Comments
“The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express.” —Francis Bacon, English philosopher A large portion of the U.S. economy would grind to a halt if people made peace ... Read More
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Thinspiration: The Dangers of a Pro-Ana/Pro-Mia Lifestyle April 15, 2016 . 13 Comments
Editor’s note: The subject matter in this article may be triggering for those who experience body image issues, those coping with an eating disorder, and those who are in recovery. The ... Read More
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Proposals to Combat Opioid Addiction, and Other News April 1, 2016 . 2 Comments
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama participated in the National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. While meeting with people in recovery, family members, medical professionals, ... Read More
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Wounded Warrior Project Executives Fired, and Other News March 18, 2016 . 6 Comments
Wounded Warrior Project’s Steven Nardizzi, the chief executive officer, and Al Giordano, the chief operating officer, were fired at a meeting of the charity’s board of directors last ... Read More
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Self-Compassion for Shame and Eating Disorder Recovery March 2, 2016 . 7 Comments
Shame is one of the most powerful emotions. Individuals entering therapy for an eating disorder often report shame about weight, shape, and the physical act of eating. In my practice, I ... Read More
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Understanding and Overcoming the Silent Torment of Overeating February 22, 2016 . 29 Comments
Do you silently struggle with overeating? Do you feel helpless to stop? Overeating, which is sometimes a symptom of the potentially serious eating disorders binge eating or bulimia, often ... Read More
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How Do I Choose a Residential Treatment Center? February 1, 2016 . 16 Comments
There are many different types of residential treatment centers (RTCs) that offer therapeutic care for a wide variety of behavioral and mental health issues. Choosing a center that is suited ... Read More
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Study Says People Eat More When Food is Labeled ‘Healthy’ January 11, 2016 . 4 Comments
People may undermine their own dietary goals by overeating foods labeled “healthy,” according to a study published in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research. The study’s ... Read More
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Orthorexia: An Obsessive Relationship with Healthy Eating December 23, 2015 . 11 Comments
With obesity and other health problems on the rise, healthy eating has become an important goal for millions of Americans. Many diets claim to provide better health. Whatever the nutrition ... Read More
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Weight-Related Teasing Can Cause Lasting Harm to Girls November 24, 2015 . 4 Comments
Teasing girls about their weight can increase their risk of eating disorders and cause lasting damage to their self-esteem, according to a study published in the Journal of Early Adolescence. Weight-related ... Read More
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Bullies May Be at Increased Risk for Anorexia, Bulimia November 17, 2015 . 6 Comments
Bullying can cause a number of problems for victims, including depression, anxiety, physical health issues, and plummeting grades in school. A study published in the December issue of the ... Read More