Posted on Oct 15th, 2009 |
When nearly 85 percent of American women are dissatisfied with their appearance and half of all fourth grade girls are on a diet, it’s no wonder “fat talk” permeates American society.
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Posted in Body Image
Posted on Oct 9th, 2009 |
A new study has revealed that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can significantly help patients overcome bulimia and binge eating disorder.
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Posted in Bulimia
Posted on Jul 27th, 2009 |
By Leslie Thompson
Over the past few decades, obesity has become a highly prevalent problem in American society, and it is one of the fastest-growing health epidemics in the country. Recent reports show that 34 percent of adult Americans are obese and/or overweight, and more than 30 percent of children are similarly obese. With such a high percentage of the population battling obesity, many different treatment programs have been developed to help combat this issue. One such form of treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Posted in Eating Disorders