eating disorders

Child Development & Health

Is your son at risk for an eating disorder?

When you think of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, you likely have a visual image of a scary skinny body. A female...

Conditions

How to reduce your risk for depression

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, women are 70 percent more likely than men to experience depression during...

Wellness

Promoting an unhealthy ideal: Barbie and Hollywood vs. reality

Have you ever wondered what Barbie would look like if she were real? Galia Slayen did and four years ago the then-university student...

Drinks, Drugs & Rehab

Demi Lovato talks about her eating disorder

Demi Lovato is speaking candidly about her eating disorder so she can help other girls recover.

Losing Weight

How thin is too thin?

Victoria’s Secret models are known for their curves – they are modelling lingerie, after all. But one of their famous angels...

Celebrity Gossip

Full House star Candace Cameron Bure battled bulimia

Former Full House star Candace Cameron, who played DJ Tanner in the hit series, opens up about her battle with the eating disorder...

Dieting & Nutrition

Freaky Eaters and a preview of fall’s healthy-living TV shows

Fall 2010 is finally here, which means it’s also time for a whole new slate of must-watch TV shows. From following freaky eaters to...

Teen Health & Wellness

Does your teen have an eating disorder?

Body image and weight issues for many of us - and teens are no different. Those issues can manifest themselves in numerous ways,...

Conditions

Walk to raise eating disorder awareness

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder adversely affect the health of millions of Americans. Experts estimate that...

Dieting & Nutrition

Orthorexia: Healthy eating may be hazardous to your health

When healthy eating gets taken to an unhealthy extreme, even though the diet may be balanced and adequate, the attitude and...