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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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Eating Disorder In Men: What Every One Needs To Know
By Hannah Grace | Feb 28, 2017 09:30 AM ESTMen suffering from anorexia nervosa are obsessed in keeping their weight low.
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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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Weekend Binge No Better than Regular Consumption of Junk Food, Study
By Kanika Gupta | Jan 24, 2016 06:37 PM ESTIf you follow a strict diet during the week and consume junk food on the weekend, then you may be undoing all the hard work you have put in for so many days
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Healthy Food Labels Responsible for Obesity Predicament
By Kanika Gupta | Dec 31, 2015 09:27 AM ESTHealth food labels may not really be helping as much as they should. In fact, it is making people fatter rather than helping them lose weight, says a study.
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Dementia Drug Could Treat Eating Disorders
By Christine Hsu | Nov 13, 2014 08:33 PM ESTAlzheimer's drugs could cure eating disorders in binge eaters, according to a new study.
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Targeting Estrogen Receptors Prevents Binge Eating In Female Mice, Study Finds
By Kamal Nayan | Aug 27, 2014 09:36 AM EDTThe hormone estrogen can specifically trigger brain serotonin neurons to inhibit binge eating in female mice, according to a new study.
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13-Year-Olds Distressed About Weight Gain
By Christine Hsu | Dec 17, 2013 10:22 AM ESTWeight gain is a problem for a large percentage of 13-year-olds. A new study reveals that three out of five 13-year-old girls and two out of five boys of the same age are worried about gaining weight or getting fat. The findings are worrying because children who engage in unhealthy weight-control strategies are more likely to become overweight or obese, according to researchers.
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Eating Disorders Among Men May Be More Common
By Christine Hsu | Nov 04, 2013 05:27 PM ESTEating disorders are not just a girl thing. any people assume eating disorders very rarely affect males, but a new study of 5,527 teenage males reveals that one in five adolescent boys feel extremely concerned about their weight and physique. Researchers said that these boys were also significantly more likely to start engaging in risky behaviors like drug use and binge drinking.
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Binge Eating Hurts Men More Than Women
By Christine Hsu | Sep 18, 2013 08:00 PM EDTBinge eating is more harmful for men, a new study suggests.
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Significant Partners Can Cause Extreme Dieting
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 26, 2013 03:00 PM EDTResearchers found that significant partners who encouraged dieting influenced extreme dieting behaviors.
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Could Binge Eating Predict Teen Suicide Risk?
By Christine Hsu | Jul 22, 2013 02:28 PM EDTCould binge eating predict suicidal behavior? A new study reveals that African American women who binge eat are more likely to report suicide attempts.
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Sexual Harassment Tied to "Purging" in Men
By Christine Hsu | May 10, 2013 10:07 AM EDTHigh levels of sexual harassment is more likely to trigger purging in men than in women, according to a new study.
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Eating Unhealthily Can Make Bad Moods Even Worse, Study
By Christine Hsu | Mar 15, 2013 01:59 PM EDTTreating yourself to a box of chocolates when your feeling down may seem like a good way to lift your spirits. However, researchers are urging people to think twice, after a new study revealed eating unhealthily could make bad moods even worse.
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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.
