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Exercise for Health Not Appearance

Friday, August 10th, 2007
Researchers report women who have concerns about body-image are more likely to benefit from an exercise program if the instructor emphasizes the health benefits of the workout over improved appearance. Interestingly, the finding ...  Read more... »

Why Some Binge Eaters Are Lean

Thursday, April 19th, 2007
Everyone seems to know individuals who binge eat, yet stay lean and conversely, individuals who ingest less than a thousand calories a day yet are obese. Scientists believe they are on the cusp of identifying ...  Read more... »

Gay Men Have More Eating Disorders

Monday, April 16th, 2007
Bisexual and gay men are at far higher risk for eating disorders than heterosexual men, according to research involving New York City residents. Investigators discovered more than 15 percent of gay or bisexual men had ...  Read more... »

Involve Parents for Bulimia Solution

Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
Clinical management of adolescent eating disorders often includes segregating parents from the individual because parents are often seen as part of the problem. This method is being challenged, as a new book describes how the ...  Read more... »

Mood Influences Eating Behavior

Monday, February 5th, 2007
A new report details several studies that tested the link between mood and food. Cornell University researchers observed the food choices of study participants as they watched either an upbeat, funny movie or a sad, ...  Read more... »

Binge Eating Is Top Eating Disorder

Thursday, February 1st, 2007
Although eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa are commonly reported, the first national survey of individuals with eating disorders finds that binge eating disorder is more prevalent among the general population. Study ...  Read more... »

Eastern Technique for Eating Disorders

Friday, January 12th, 2007
The mental and physical benefits of Buddhist philosophies such as transcendental meditation (TM) are becoming well documented. Incorporation of an eastern philosophy and practice may provide a solution for women who struggle with binge eating ...  Read more... »

Weight Obsession More than Eating Disorder?

Thursday, January 11th, 2007
An excessive concern about one's weight may indicate a mental health condition outside the province of an eating disorder. The topic is addressed in a new study on Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition where individuals ...  Read more... »

Gender Specific Body Image Sways Food Intake

Thursday, December 14th, 2006
Perhaps it comes as no surprise to learn that an individual's perceived body-image influences eating behavior. However, a new study found that after being shown an image of "ideal-bodied" people, gender differences had a profound ...  Read more... »

Care for Eating Disorders

Thursday, November 9th, 2006
Choosing a treatment program for individuals suffering from an eating disorder has been a challenging, frustrating and sometimes dangerous endeavor. As the conditions are often complex requiring multidisciplinary intervention, an international professional society has issued ...  Read more... »
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