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There May Be A Link Between Eating Disorders And Financial Income
Several mental health professionals that specialize in eating disorders often report a common ground with financial income and eating disorders. Doctors believe there is a common ground between the two. Financial Aspect The financial aspect is two sided even though the individual may earn a decent or even a very good income they may choose …
Snooki: ‘I’m Not Too Skinny, I’m Healthy’
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is firing back at critics who say she’s lost too much weight. The reality star recently told In Touch magazine, “People are jerks. I don’t look emaciated – I look healthy!” This isn’t the first time Snooki has had to defend her post-baby weight loss of 42 pounds. Earlier this year, she …
Bonding Between Parents And Children Not A Factor For Individuals Suffering From Anorexia
According to a 9 year follow-up study, young women previously diagnosed with anorexia do not consider their parent’s ability to bond with them as a factor in the development and course of their eating disorder. The study which is available through the early online edition of the July 12th, 2012 European Eating Disorders Review, focused …
A Doll That Doesn’t Eat? Not OK, Mental Health Experts Say
A baby doll that refuses to eat is set to hit store shelves in the United Kingdom next month, but mental health experts are saying the toy could promote unhealthy behaviors and send the wrong message to young girls. The doll, which is made by Spanish Company Famosa, is called “Nenuco Won’t Eat,” and it …
Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder At A Higher Risk For Binge Eating
Children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, are at a higher than average risk of developing an eating disorder. Specifically, these children are more prone to have loss of control eating syndrome (LOC-ES), much like binge eating, a condition most commonly diagnosed in adults. This information comes from a study done by Johns …
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The 3 Day Challenge: Observations
Reblogged from Ponderings & Affinities: I’m always up for a challenge, but not a routine. After a week of binging, I once again attempted to get my act together. I am really inspired by those who complete those month-long fitness challenges, but I know that I am not healthy enough to go through with one myself. Of …
Clarification: DSM-V Proposed Diagnostic Criteria For Binge Eating Disorder
There is a distinction between ‘Binge Eating’ and ‘Binge Eating Disorder’, which I feel should be considered when seeking a diagnosis, or considering self-diagnosis (which is never recommended). Binge eating is not a common occurence, however, what most may consider ‘overeating’, when they become ‘too full’ may occur with a majority of us. As with …
Finally, A Resource For Men With Bulimia
Male Bulimia: My Dark Demon is a powerful, firsthand account of author Scott Simon’s triumph over a lifelong deadly disease—bulimia. After developing bulimia while participating in school sports, Scott learned how to hide his disorder. He continued on a downhill slide into drugs, alcohol, and excessive eating. At the age of thirty-two, Scott finally admitted …
Eating Disorders And Athletes – What Binds Them Together
Have you ever wondered why athletes are more prone to develop eating disorders compared to ordinary people? In general, athletes endure more pressure in the sports environment than non-athletic people. For them, exercising a lot and going on a restricted diet are seen as acceptable practices. Also, they have a high concern for body size …
Crossy Road Characters
Crossy Road is a unique mobile game and for many reasons. One reason is because the developers give away their own crossy road cheats to give everyone a chance to get free coins, another is because they aren’t like the many other free mobile games and don’t have a bunch of ads basically begging to the user …