French model Isabelle Caro and teen eating disorders
French model Isabelle Caro shocked the world with her gaunt, Anorexia-ravaged body in an Italian eating disorder awareness campaign. Now, the promising young advocate is dead, likely thanks to...
View ArticleFacebook no help for eating disorders
Does online social networking really inhibit the development of communication skills, turning kids into poor spellers with ever-shortening attention spans? Perhaps. And now a new study has found that...
View ArticleDemi Lovato's bipolar battle confession
Word of Demi Lovato's bipolar diagnosis comes just hours after actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has gone public with her own bipolar disorder struggles. Both stars are now speaking out in hopes of helping...
View ArticleIs your son at risk for an eating disorder?
When you think of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, you likely have a visual image of a scary skinny body. A female scary skinny body. However, eating disorders are not just a girl issue...
View ArticleCould picky eating be an eating disorder?
A new study is being conducted by researchers at the Duke Center for Eating Disorders to determine if picky eating is actually an eating disorder. What does it mean, and how can parents deal with their...
View Article5 Ways eating disorder survivors can cope with holiday stress
The holidays are stressful for everyone, but if you have an eating disorder it can be extra tough. Get some tips on how to cope with holiday stress and still stay on track with your recovery. Whether...
View ArticlePro-Ana and Thinspo for children
A frightening trend is on the rise: websites that teach young people how to become anorexic and bulimic are growing in popularity. Here's what you need to know about this trend. Why eating disorders...
View ArticleAnorexia and bulimia: Illnesses or lifestyle choices?
While most of us view eating disorders as dangerous illnesses, some people are finding acceptance and even encouragement in online communities often referred to as “pro-ana” and “pro-mia” . These...
View ArticleI may be fat, but I beat my eating disorder
She triumphantly captioned the picture, "So f*ck you traditional pictures of 'healthy', (sic) I may be fat, but I beat my eating disorder." Brittany Miles first started her journey to health like many...
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