Posted on Nov 29th, 2010 |
A new report discovered that eating disorders are increasing among children and teens, especially among male children and minorities. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that an estimated 0.5 percent of adolescent girls in the United States suffer from anorexia nervosa, and that 1 to 2 percent suffer from bulimia. Surprisingly, young males represent up to 10 percent of eating disorder cases.
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Posted on Nov 22nd, 2010 |
Researchers from the Center for Applied Genomics at The Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia have discovered both common and rare gene variants that are associated with anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder that has a higher mortality rate than any other psychiatric condition. The illness that affects 9 women out of 1,000 (and about 15% of male teenagers and adults as well) is believed to be strongly inheritable, yet the genetics that influence one’s susceptibility for anorexia nervosa is still not completely understood.
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Posted on Oct 5th, 2010 |
Individuals struggling with anorexia have symptoms of extreme calorie restriction, sometimes paired with excessive exercise. Their suffering is rooted in an intense body dissatisfaction that often emerges during adolescence.
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When treating adolescents with anorexia nervosa, involving parents in their therapy has been found to be twice as effective as individual psychotherapy in achieving full remission, according to a new study.
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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 May 6th, 2010 |
British mannequin maker Rootstein is unveiling a new male mannequin that could boost men’s body image insecurities. The super-skinny figure with a 27-inch waist and a 35-inch chest may look great in tight-fitting clothes, but will it spur body image issues for “real” men?
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Posted on Apr 21st, 2010 |
When it comes to treating people suffering from eating disorders, Michelle Emmerling would like to see caregivers look beyond the physical issues. Emmerling, a PhD candidate in counseling psychology in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, is focusing her doctoral research on the role of psychological and emotional factors for anorexics—she wants to give voice to their struggles and the causes of their disorder.
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Posted on Mar 25th, 2010 |
Vogue editor Anna Wintour, fashion designer Michael Kors, and Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova spoke about the issue of eating disorders in the fashion world at Harvard Business School last night. The event was hosted by MGH’s Harris Center for Education and Advocacy in Eating Disorders and its director Dr. David B. Herzog.
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Posted on Feb 26th, 2010 |
University of Florida student Mead Bowen’s desire to obtain an ideal image led to him developing anorexia. "I wasn’t able to run after a while," he said. "My legs were kind of weak."
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Posted on Feb 12th, 2010 |
Portia de Rossi, actress and wife of Ellen DeGeneres, has revealed she is writing a tell-all autobiography. De Rossi, who had major roles in the television shows “Ally McBeal” and “Arrested Development,” and currently stars in “Better Off Ted,” suffered from anorexia in the late 1990s, dropping to only 84 pounds.
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