A study reveals that the cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptors play an essential role in the choice between running and eating chocolatey food. SOURCE: Eating Disorder Research News -- ScienceDaily - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Assessment of Athletes with Eating Disorders: Essentials for Best Practice
The December 2018 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology was entirely dedicated to the topic of Eating Disorders and Body Image in Sport and Exercise and featured four articles by Riley Nickols and Amanda Schlitzer Tierney of The Victory ... [Continue Reading]
Former Nickelodeon Star Jennette McCurdy Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder
My life of red carpets, hit TV shows ... and losing a tooth from purging! SOURCE: Eating Disorders - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Jameela Jamil Gets Real About Why She’s So ‘Aggressive’ About Body Positivity
Body-shaming culture is everywhere, the "Good Place" star pointed out -- and "it takes someone and something aggressive to tear that down.” SOURCE: Eating Disorders - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
‘Anorexia coaches’ on Kik app prey on people with eating disorders
App hosts dozens of group chats where youngsters are given strict weight-loss adviceThousands of young people with eating disorders are being preyed on by “anorexia coaches” operating on an anonymous messaging app, a Guardian investigation can ... [Continue Reading]
Health Care: The Other Kind of Debt That Plagues Millennials
Medical debt can be a serious issue, especially for young women. By having the proper insurance where we can get it, staying healthy, and following some of these tips for tackling debt collectors, together we can get through life without incurring ... [Continue Reading]
Diabetics with rare eating disorder to get specialist NHS help
Diabulimia, which can be fatal, occurs if type 1 diabetics stop taking insulin to lose weightDiabetics who also have a rare and potentially fatal eating disorder are to start receiving specialist NHS help to reduce their risk of suffering its ... [Continue Reading]
7 Ways to Raise Awareness of Eating Disorders
February is National Eating Disorders Awareness Month. In honor of the occasion, here are some ways you can raise awareness in your community about eating disorders. The post 7 Ways to Raise Awareness of Eating Disorders appeared first on Adios ... [Continue Reading]
Samuel Pollen: ‘Having an eating disorder is like having a bad cop inside your head’
The author of a novel to help young people deal with anorexia says his message is a hopeful one - most people recoverWhen an eating disorder took hold of Samuel Pollen at the age of 12 he felt as if the bad cop within him was taking over. He says ... [Continue Reading]
Because I looked ‘healthy’ my eating disorder was dismissed
Hi I’m Nayena, a young champion for Time To Change. I love writing, art, and music. Nothing makes me happier than good vegan food. My friends say I’m a calm, witty, and positive person. I’ve also been diagnosed with depression and anorexia. For too ... [Continue Reading]