Posted on Aug 31st, 2010 |
The stereotype of individuals with eating disorders is centered on young females, and parents of teenagers may be on the alert to watch for unusual behaviors associated with eating disorders. The disorders, however, affect all ages and may be missed in a loved one that does not fit into a parent’s idea of a child at risk for an eating disorder.
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Posted on Aug 30th, 2010 |
The thrill of hiking a mountain or the rush that comes from a long horseback ride may be the impetus for making other changes that boost self-esteem and good mental health. The natural positive feelings that come from achieving a goal, rising to a challenge or defeating a fear may translate to health benefits beyond the immediate feelings of euphoria.
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Posted on Aug 26th, 2010 |
For millions of Americans, eating disorders have caused havoc, despair, pain, and loss. Family members of an anorexic or bulimic person understand the anguish and desperation involved when struggling to intervene and treat a loved one who has become entrapped by this serious mental illness. Although eating disorder sufferers are more difficult to intervene with than individuals with more common mental disorders, recovery is possible with long-term physical and psychiatric treatment, backed by dedication and family support.
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Posted on Aug 25th, 2010 |
Families are busy. Parents and children run from piano lessons to soccer practice, then dash to the drive-thru before they get home to begin studying and completing homework. Parents find it difficult to prioritize which activities their child should enjoy, but new research is casting a spotlight on one part of family life that should be given a place of honor.
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Posted on Aug 18th, 2010 |
Adolescence is a time of transition for young people, and a period in their lives in which there is a high level of attention placed on physical appearance. The combination of shifting hormones with pressure to fit a certain image can be the perfect breeding ground for eating disorders.
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Anorexia is a mental disorder that has drastic physical consequences. Sufferers severely limit caloric intake in an effort to be extremely thin. Research has shown that some media images and trends glorifying a size zero body as the ideal have contributed to the problem.
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Posted on Aug 16th, 2010 |
Women who are struggling with big changes in their lives, such as milestones like birthdays, a child leaving for college, or becoming a grandmother, may struggle with feeling old in a culture that highly values youth and beauty. They mourn the loss of their youthful body and find unhealthy ways to combat aging.
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Posted on Aug 13th, 2010 |
Parents of young females are encouraged to watch for signs of eating disorders, such as frequently disappearing to the bathroom after meals, or a drastic limitation in calories or drastic increase in exercise. However, there are certain factors that put young girls at an increased risk of developing eating disorders.
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Posted on Aug 12th, 2010 |
No single factor guarantees that a young girl will develop an eating disorder. However, certain circumstances can elevate the risk of developing an eating disorder. For instance, media images in magazines or participation in a cheerleading squad or sorority will not cause an eating disorder, but may raise the risk of developing one.
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Posted on Aug 11th, 2010 |
Exercise is certainly a good thing for most people – but for those suffering from anorexia athletica, it may be too much of a good thing. The disorder causes people to over exercise and become obsessed with working out, to the point that it can cause health problems and social consequences. This complex disorder may be especially dangerous for young women, who strive to keep up with media images of thin bodies.
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