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  • 04Apr

    Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing a Weight Loss Program

    Choosing a weight loss program can be overwhelming. There is no shortage of options and advice available for anyone wanting to lose weight. Learn how to select the right diet plan for you with these tips. Do Select a safe

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  • 15Mar

    Tips to Avoid an Eating Disorder Relapse During Swimsuit Season

    Swimsuit season is just around the corner. Many are looking forward to spending time relaxing by the pool over spring break and summer vacation, but for those suffering from eating disorders, swimsuit season can spell disaster. A focus on appearance

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  • 28Feb

    Bullying and Body Image: How bullying leads to eating disorders

    By Tennie McCarty Bullying can have long-lasting results on the bullied, in many cases, leading to eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia. A recent study of 600 people in the UK during Anti-Bullying Week by Beat, a UK charity, found

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  • 21Feb

    Prevalence of Eating Disorders Among Men

    Eating disorders are commonly thought to be a “women only” disorder, but the reality is that eating disorders do affect men, and new research suggests that eating disorders are nearly as prevalent amongst men as women. Because eating disorders are

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  • 14Feb

    Grocery Shopping 101: Healthy eating habits start at the store

    A healthy lifestyle, including eating habits is about making healthy choices, and many of those choices start right at the grocery store. In order to prepare healthy meals and snacks at home, you must have the right foods in your

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  • 31Jan

    Parents Take Note: Anorexia in Tweens on the Rise

    Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, are on the rise among children and teens in the U.S. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found that hospitalizations for eating disorders in children under 12 increased by 119% between 1999 and 2006,

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  • 24Jan

    Early Childhood Addictions: Overeating in children can lead to drug addiction

    Habits developed during the childhood years can have long-term health effects; this is commonly known. New research suggests children who overeat and have poor nutrition habits may be more prone to drug use as adults. Overeating is often due to

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  • 18Jan

    Five Tips for Overcoming Emotional Eating

    While many are breathing a sigh of relief now that the holidays are over, the struggle for others is just beginning. Post-holiday depression, or “post-holiday blues,” is a reality for many Americans. Statistics suggest there is a 15% increase in

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  • 17Jan

    Why Do People Become Bulimic? (Part 2)

    Influence of culture on the development of bulimia In the part one of this two-blog series, we discussed the influence of genetics, trauma, personality and family on the development of an eating disorder. Culture is another common factor contributing to

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  • 10Jan

    Why do people become bulimic? (Part 1)

    Common factors contributing to the development of bulimia As every individual is unique, the triggers for any eating disorder also varies from one individual to the next. There is no mold to fit all the people who struggle with bulimia.

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