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Red Flags To Take Note Of When Assessing An Eating Disorder [VIDEO]
By Abbie Kraft | Mar 16, 2017 12:24 AM EDTEating disorders range from a very prominent feature to subtle behavioral traits.
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Anorexia Treatment: Deep Brain Stimulation Leads To Weight Gain, Improves Depression & Anxiety
By Hannah Grace | Feb 25, 2017 07:10 AM ESTFew months after the treatment, the participants’ depression and anxiety were reduced.
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#GainingWeightIsCool: Can Weight Gain Lead To A Happier, Healthier Life?
By Hannah Grace | Jan 20, 2017 07:10 AM ESTThe hashtag #GainingWeightIsCool is being used by activists and eating disorder survivors to drive home the message that not all weight gain is bad for health.
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Anorexia Tied Up With Bacterial Infections
By Brian McNeill | Apr 26, 2016 04:20 AM EDTAnorexia, that dreaded eating disorder normally associated with some psychological or external factor, may be tied up with something else following studies revealing that it could be a tied up with some bacterial infection.
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Normal-Weight Teens can Suffer from Eating Disorders
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 27, 2014 02:32 PM EDTAccording to a new study, normal weight teens can also suffer from eating disorders.
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Pride tied to Weight Loss Increases Risk of Anorexia
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 04, 2014 10:13 AM EDTPride tied to weight loss can fuel anorexia, a new study reported.
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Anorexia May Be Treated By "Cuddle Hormone"
By Christine Hsu | Mar 13, 2014 07:59 PM EDTThe love hormone does more than make you want to cuddle after sex. It can also help treat eating disorders, according to new research.
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New Methods Of Psychotherapy Treats Anorexia
By Michelle Gil | Oct 21, 2013 03:34 PM EDTNew methods of psychotherapy have been proven to be effective in treating those who suffer from a less severe anorexia disorder according to a new study.
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Scientists Identify Genetic Mutations That Increase Eating Disorder Risk
By Christine Hsu | Oct 08, 2013 01:54 PM EDTScientists have long known that eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia often run in families. While it has been challenging to pinpoint specific genes that heighten a person's risk, a new study has linked two gene mutations to an increased likelihood of developing these complex disorders.
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Weight Loss Ups Anorexia, Bulimia Risk in Overweight Teens
By Christine Hsu | Sep 09, 2013 12:23 PM EDTLosing weight may put obese teens at risk of developing anorexia and bulimia, a new study suggests.
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Large Brains Linked to Eating Disorders
By Christine Hsu | Aug 22, 2013 01:37 PM EDTPeople with large brains may be more susceptible to eating disorders.
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Chronic Anorexia Nervosa Might Be Treated with a Brain Pacemaker
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 07, 2013 01:32 PM ESTResearchers found that deep brain stimulation might be able to treat patients with severe and chronic anorexia nervosa. The surgical procedure might be able to help patients control their moods, anxiety, and urges to binge and purge.
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Anorexia Nervosa Can Start as Early as Seven Years Old
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 25, 2013 11:35 AM ESTSophie, a seven-year-old girl was diagnosed with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa after admitting that she cannot eat food no matter how hungry she felt.
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'Listening to Heart' Helps Stay Away from Eating Disorders
By Affirunisa Kankudti | Feb 07, 2013 08:00 AM ESTBeing self-aware can help people cope with stress. A new study shows that women who know their bodies, and not obsess about the opinion of other people, are less likely to see their body as objects and more likely to have a healthy lifestyle.
