Anorexia

Anorexia and bulimia: Illnesses or lifestyle choices?

Tiernan McKay — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0800

While most of us view eating disorders as dangerous illnesses, some people are finding acceptance and even encouragement in online communities often referred to as “pro-ana” and “pro-mia” . These websites beg the question: Are eating disorders truly illnesses or simply lifestyle choices?

Pro-Ana and Thinspo for children

Mary Fetzer — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0800

A frightening trend is on the rise: websites that teach young people how to become anorexic and bulimic are growing in popularity. Here's what you need to know about this trend.

5 Ways eating disorder survivors can cope with holiday stress

Kristen Fischer — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:14:00 -0700

The holidays are stressful for everyone, but if you have an eating disorder it can be extra tough. Get some tips on how to cope with holiday stress and still stay on track with your recovery.

Could picky eating be an eating disorder?

Sarah W. Caron — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:18:00 -0700

A new study is being conducted by researchers at the Duke Center for Eating Disorders to determine if picky eating is actually an eating disorder. What does it mean, and how can parents deal with their picky eaters? Find out.

Is your son at risk for an eating disorder?

Jen Klein — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:21:00 -0700

When you think of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, you likely have a visual image of a scary skinny body. A female scary skinny body. However, eating disorders are not just a girl issue -- and a person doesn‘t have to be skinny to have an eating disorder. Even if your child, male or female, looks healthy, it doesn’t mean you should dismiss eating issues. In all your efforts to promote and demonstrate healthy eating habits in your home, don’t leave your son out of the equation. Boys are as much at risk for developing eating disorders as girls!

Demi Lovato's bipolar battle confession

Sara McGinnis — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:34:00 -0700

Word of Demi Lovato's bipolar diagnosis comes just hours after actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has gone public with her own bipolar disorder struggles. Both stars are now speaking out in hopes of helping others deal with the mental illness.

Facebook no help for eating disorders

Karen Hawthorne — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 04:17:00 -0800

Does online social networking really inhibit the development of communication skills, turning kids into poor spellers with ever-shortening attention spans? Perhaps. And now a new study has found that Facebook users may also be more prone to eating disorders.

French model Isabelle Caro and teen eating disorders

Meagan Morris — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:01:00 -0800

French model Isabelle Caro shocked the world with her gaunt, Anorexia-ravaged body in an Italian eating disorder awareness campaign. Now, the promising young advocate is dead, likely thanks to complications from her battle. What can be done to help stop this eating disorder epidemic?