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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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  • 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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  • 13Dec

    Understanding Food Addiction

    We not only need food to live, we need food to thrive. Like oxygen and water, food is essential to life. And so, the idea of a food addiction may seem counterintuitive. When was the last time you heard someone

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  • 04Dec

    Eating Disorders on the Rise Among Tweens: 3 Signs for Recognizing an Eating Disorder in Your Child

    An emphasis on preventing childhood obesity may be creating a dangerous alternative: young children with high levels of anxiety about weight gain. “There is so much emphasis on obesity that there’s a danger that we are going to produce a

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  • 08Nov

    Tips for Bulimia Recovery

    Bulimia nervosa is a serious disorder that can be harmful to one’s health. As is true with all eating disorders, bulimia is the physical manifestation of an emotional and psychological condition. Treatment for bulimia isn’t as simple resting or taking

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