Project Topics for Health Class Aug 24, 2009
Eating disorders in high school wrestlers and/or gymnasts. Anxiety disorders among gifted and talented students. (Suite101.com)
A Porn-Pop Summer Aug 22, 2009
and we wonder why eating disorders are still out of control. (). (Townhall.com)
• Sister-in-law wonders if weight loss is due to eating disorder Aug 22, 2009
Eating disorders are not about weight loss and food ... To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report "Eating Disorders." Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 envelope and a check or money order for 2 to Newsletter, PO Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New Virginia Tech Resident Advisers Get Intense Training Aug 21, 2009
But they are also designed to prepare RAs to deal with serious, even critical, issues, including substance abuse, depression, suicidal thoughts and eating disorders. RAs are often the first responders for on-campus students who find themselves in crisis, said Ellie Sturgis, a retired Tech psychology professor now working as a counselor at the Cook Counseling Center. (W-USA News, DC)
Bikinied Britney Spears Jokes on Letterman Aug 20, 2009
It's no wonder young girls have eating disorders with people like you spewing crap. I wonder what you look like after having those TWELVE kids of yours. (CBS News)
Some with eating disorders are in food industry Aug 20, 2009
So why would a guy with a history of eating disorders take one of the food world's most high-profile jobs - the restaurant critic for the New York Times ... Dr. Debra Safer, a psychiatrist at Stanford Medical Center and Clinics who specializes in eating disorders, said that working around food is probably not enough to turn someone into a binge eater ... For more information and to get help with eating disorders. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Aug 20, 2009
It vows to fight a class action lawsuit brought by some users, saying it issues a warning of possible sleep-related eating disorders with the pack. Some doctors urge patients to install a chime on their bedroom door, to alert them when they are on an unconscious food foray. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Confronting health disparities among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth Aug 19, 2009
Research indicates that the social stigma that surrounds lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens leads to a variety of health risks such as substance use, risky sexual behaviors, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, and victimization. An editorial in the September issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health calls on clinicians and health researchers to lead the charge in improving the health and well-being of U.S. LGBT teens. (EurekAlert!)
* Healthy food obsession fuels new eating disorder Aug 17, 2009
Until a few years ago, there were so few sufferers that doctors usually included them under the catch-all label of Ednos X eating disorders not otherwise recognized ... Other eating disorders focus on quantity of food but orthorexics can be overweight or look normal ... Deanne Jade, founder of the National Centre for Eating Disorders in London, said: There is a fine line between people who think they are taking care of themselves by manipulating their diet and those who have orthorexia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Regular Yoga Practice Is Associated With Mindful Eating Aug 17, 2009
"Beyond calories and diets, mindful eating takes a more holistic approach that can empower individuals to build positive relationships with food and eating, said first author Celia Framson, M.P.H., R.D., C.D., a former graduate student of Kristal's and former yoga teacher who now works with adolescents with eating disorders at Seattle Children's Hospital. "The Mindful Eating Questionnaire offers a new and relevant dimension for masuring the effectiveness of dietary behavior interventions. It... (Science Daily)
On the right track Aug 16, 2009
Since there are no set rules when it comes to shedding those pounds, many resort to dangerous means and eating disorders are common. Purging (known colloquially as flipping in the horse racing industry) is frequent enough for most racetracks to have heaving bowls installed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Students share hope, help for breaking the cycle of self-destructive behavior Aug 15, 2009
Much like cutting and burning, eating disorders can become compulsive no matter what health risks may be encountered ... The more serious health risks take longer to be detected or to become worrisome enough for the people with eating disorders to seek help. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Did pole dance strip away her image? Other child stars gone wild Aug 14, 2009
These groups worry that early exposure to sexual images can lead to problems such as eating disorders and low self-esteem. Copyright. (FOX59, IN)
Binge Eating Disorder: Diary of 300-Pound Woman Aug 14, 2009
In a national survey on eating disorders conducted between 2001 and 2003, 5 ... Dr. Sari Shepphird, an eating disorder specialist based in Los Angeles, explained that binge eating disorder may also be the most common of all eating disorders because it does not involve uncomfortable and unwanted compensatory behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting, starvation, and laxative abuse, as we find in other eating disorders. (Fox News)
Antibodies To Strep Throat Bacteria Linked To Obsessive Compulsive Disorder In Mice Aug 14, 2009
"Our findings in this animal model support and may explain results of Swedo and colleagues in treating children with PANDAS using plasmapheresis or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg). They may also have implications for understanding, preventing or treating other disorders potentially linked to autoimmunity, including autism spectrum, mood, attentional, learning, and eating disorders.". "This work provides strong corroboration for a link between exposure to infection, development of an autoimmune... (Science Daily)
Einstein goes high-tech to treat patients with eating disorders Aug 14, 2009
Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment, part of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, is using a high-tech tool to support the care given to patients with eating disorders ... Patients recovering from eating disorders may, early on, experience panic attacks and physical discomfort while learning how to eat healthy. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
NURSE’S NOTES: Time here to update student physicals Aug 12, 2009
Questions also assess issues that may affect an athlete s health, such as medication, illicit drug and supplement use; obesity or eating disorders; and hearing or vision problems. Beginning this year, the MHSA executive board has approved a more detailed pre-participation form. (Missoulian, MT)
Mom's story of pregorexia' starts firestorm Aug 12, 2009
She's now a therapist who specializes in treating the shame and secrecy of eating disorders. But going public with her "pregorexia" in the instant vitriol blogosphere brought back painful emotions of how she harmed her baby and how she punished herself. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Mom, daughter take on anorexia in book 'Hungry' Aug 11, 2009
Eating disorders are a moving target, they write ... Lisa attributes much of her progress since then to a psychoanalyst who worked slowly with her to bring her out of her "disassociated state," a high school teacher who knew about eating disorders and how prevalent they are, and a nutritionist who explained the reality of the body's metabolism. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Free athlete physicals for Frisco students Aug 11, 2009
The school physical exam includes screening for potential heart problems, scoliosis, eating disorders, lymphoma and a host of other common, more serious conditions. For more information about Main Street Medical Care, go to. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
MCHC graduates 22 from youth institute Aug 8, 2009
Other trainings include Character Development, Multiple Intelligence, True Colors, Reality Sexuality, nutrition, media literacy, self esteem, career and college planning, cyber bullying, teen dating violence, eating disorders, Tough Guise, Health Research Methods 101, Curfew Laws, Drug and Gang awareness, diabetes, folic acid and car seat training, and public speaking. Participants are active in team building exercises, 6 weeks of physical activity, excursions to the College of Medicine at the... (Nogales International, AZ)
Realistic Teen Fiction Aug 8, 2009
Realistic fiction gives teens a safe place to experience new and often difficult real-life drama such as suicide, mental illness, self-mutilation, abusive relationships, prejudice, eating disorders, and experimenting with drugs and alcohol. What Types of Books Are Realistic Fiction. (Suite101.com)
High-fat, High-sugar Foods Alter Brain Receptors Aug 7, 2009
The results have implications for understanding bulimia and other binge eating disorders ... The new findings suggest that overconsumption of highly palatable foods maintains bingeing by enhancing opioids in the brain, and that increased opioids could be a factor involved in binge eating disorders ... These findings may help to understand the biological basis of eating disorders. (Science Daily)
5 Unhealthy College Habits to Avoid This Fall Aug 5, 2009
Gotlin added that college students can also be prone to eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. If you, or a college student you know, has one of those problems, have them see a health-care provider immediately. (Fox News)
Why Anorexic Patients Cling To Their Eating Disorder Aug 4, 2009
In this study, we confirmed that anorexic patients cling to familiar behavioral responses more frequently than healthy subjects, thus suppressing alternative behavior," explained Dr. Hans-Christoph Friederich, head of the working group for eating disorders. The analysis of the MRI images also showed that in patients with anorexia compared with healthy subjects, a certain network pathway between the cortex and the diencephalon is less activated. This network pathway plays a decisive role in... (Science Daily)
Risk Factors Of Self-induced Vomiting And Other Disordered Eating Behaviors In Overweight Youth Aug 4, 2009
Overweight youth with certain socio-environmental, psychological, and behavioral tendencies, such as reading magazine articles about dieting, reporting a lack of family connectedness, placing a high importance on weight, and reporting having participated in unhealthy weight control behaviors, are more likely to suffer from eating disorders ... These findings link different patterns of behaviors and different potential motivators for overweight male and female adolescents to developing eating... (Science Daily)
Pruitt: The skinny on hidden Internet dangers Aug 2, 2009
And it doesn't stop at eating disorders. There are pro-self-mutilation blogs, and Web sites where people can discuss ways to self-mutilate and justify their actions to one another. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Junk Food Changes Your Brain Jul 31, 2009
An author of the study said that it's interesting because it could mean that bingeing on those kinds of foods makes the brain want even more of them, which could lead to eating disorders. The research results were presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior. (Click2Houston, TX)
If Bipolar Disorder Is Over-diagnosed, What Are The Actual Diagnoses? Jul 30, 2009
If Bipolar Disorder Is Over-diagnosed, What Are The Actual Diagnoses. If Bipolar Disorder Is Over-diagnosed, What Are The Actual Diagnoses. (Science Daily)
Thin is in for Singapore youth Jul 24, 2009
" But Fauzi, who is also the creator of "The Thinspo Club" on Facebook's rival social networking site Friendster, said all he was trying to do was gather like-minded individuals to share slimming tips. "I just want Singaporeans to lead a healthy lifestyle as well," he said. Lee Huei Yen, the director of the Eating Disorders Programme, was sceptical of Fauzi's diet. "The diet does not sound healthy and balanced and this person may possibly have an eating disorder," she said. A freelance model,... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Obama Pitches Health Reform Jul 24, 2009
Body-image experts say all these terms help to contribute to eating disorders and create self-esteem issues. "Pretty soon it will be 'Let's start strengthening our toes,' " said one. (Slate)
Wall Street Journal, in article on cankles, calls Hillary Clintons office for comment Jul 24, 2009
All these terms contribute to eating disorders and self-esteem issues, says Adrienne Ressler, a body-image specialist in Coconut Creek, Fla. at the Renfrew Center, an eating-disorder treatment facility. (Harper's Magazine)
• Gout relief comes quickly thanks to a handfull of cherries Jul 24, 2009
Temporary hair loss can result from wearing pigtails or a ponytail, using tight curling rollers, poor nutrition such as fad diets and eating disorders, or scalp infection, such as ringworm. Hormonal changes, such as thyroid disorders or beginning menopause, hair treatments to include bleaching or dying, diabetes, lupus, specific medications taken for hypertension, cardiac problems, arthritis or gout, or a course of chemotherapy or radiation therapy can all cause hair loss. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
* FEATURE : Thin is in for Singapore youth, even if it is too thin Jul 24, 2009
Thanks in part to anti-fat advocates like Fauzi, thin is in among Singapore teens and young adults, but experts warn that the fad is behind a worrying spike in the number of people developing eating disorders ... Singapore is no exception, with the Eating Disorders Program of the Singapore General Hospital reporting five new cases a month ... I think that the eating disorders are sort of a novelty, curiosity, so they are fairly popular to young people, said Ung, who has studied anorexia for... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
New Insights Into Causes Of Anorexia Jul 23, 2009
In a review paper published online in Nature Reviews Neuroscience, Walter Kaye, MD, professor of psychiatry and director of the Eating Disorders Program at the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues describe dysfunction in certain neural circuits of the brain which may help explain why people develop anorexia in the first place, and behaviors such as the relentless pursuit of dieting and weight loss ... Predisposing factors, some suspected to be inherited, such as perfectionism,... (Science Daily)
Newsweek: Hardcore fans say Britney saved them Jul 23, 2009
In the film, fans describe how the star has guided them through the deepest, darkest, most confusing moments of their lives, from eating disorders and depression to coming out to family members as gay. It culminates in a mass reenactment of "Hit Me Baby One More Time"complete with Catholic-school-girl skirts and pink-tasseled barrettes. (MSNBC -- News)
Review provides new insights into the causes of anorexia Jul 22, 2009
In a review paper published on line in Nature Reviews Neuroscience, Walter Kaye, MD, professor of psychiatry and director of the Eating Disorders Program at the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues describe dysfunction in certain neural circuits of the brain which may help explain why people develop anorexia in the first place, and behaviors such as the relentless pursuit of dieting and weight loss ... Predisposing factors, some suspected to be inherited, such as perfectionism,... (EurekAlert!)
Is child obesity child abuse? Jul 21, 2009
The case could have ramifications beyond parental control over obesity to other eating disorders, and even other behaviors not related to weight, Varner says. "What about the parents of every 16-year-old in Beverly Hills who's too thin? Are they going to start arresting parents because their child is too thin?" he asks. (USA Today)
Mental illnesses change as adolescents evolve Jul 19, 2009
She ate well which she d struggled with in the past having eating disorders. She was never more on top of her life and wasn t experiencing any mental health symptoms. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Eating disorders affect people of all ages Jul 19, 2009
A: A growing number of older women are developing eating disorders or have hidden them for years, said Lauren Solotar, Ph ... In fact, a study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders reported that 35 percent of normal dieters progress to pathological dieting, and 20-25 percent of those progress to partial or full-syndrome eating disorders ... The most common eating disorders are. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Food, Inglorious Food Jul 18, 2009
New YorkTimes restaurant critic Frank Bruni on his struggle with eating disorders. Marc Tracy | July 17, 2009. (Slate)
Craziness of new psychological disorders Jul 17, 2009
Eating disorders will probably be broadened, too. In an editorial published in Psychiatric Times, Dr. Allen Frances, the editor of DSM-IV, called DSM-V a wholesale imperial medicalization of normality that will trivialize mental disorder and lead to a deluge of unneeded medication treatment - a bonanza for the pharmaceutical industry but at a huge cost to the new false positive patients caught in the excessively wide DSM-V net. (Boston Globe)
Vegetarians Face Increased Risk of Eating Disorders Jul 16, 2009
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Health Tip: Who Gets Osteoporosis? Jul 15, 2009
Having eating disorders or rheumatoid arthritis. Using certain drugs, such as steroids. (MEDLINEplus)
A Synthesis of Eating Disorders Jul 15, 2009
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, Americans spend over $40 billion on dieting and diet-related products each year ... Approximately, 10 to 15 percent of people with eating disorders are male. (Suite101.com)
Cho heads back to prime time Jul 13, 2009
"But I was very destructive in the way I was treating my body my diet and exercise because I was being pressured by the network to lose weight. Critics would review the show, but they wouldn't talk about the show, they'd criticize my weight. That was the main thing that was a problem. I was so frustrated and freaked out about that, I got super anorexic. The bulimia and anorexia partially made me focus on eating disorders and talk about body image in my work a lot. So in my standup comedy... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Corporate burnout Jul 13, 2009
The island is a rehab centre where burnt-out rock stars, high flyers and celebrities seek treatment for mental health problems, addiction and eating disorders. And the patch of lawn that doubles as the island's helipad is getting busier - The Causeway Retreat says the recession has boosted its business as stressed-out executives follow in Any Winehouse's footsteps and check in to recharge their batteries. (BBC News -- Business)
Old battles for new mums Jul 12, 2009
Women with a history of eating disorders needed expert one-on-one antenatal care with midwives to avoid developing postnatal depression or triggering past psychological traumas, said Hannah Dahlen, of the Australian College of Midwives. "Pregnancy is a very vulnerable time in a woman's life but if [midwives] are aware of previous eating disorders they can put a lot of supports in place.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
RUNNING: Szczech wins DeVinny Memorial run (18) Jul 12, 2009
Money raised from the run helps support public education about eating disorders and supports research for those affected and their families. Top 25 overall. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
A Biomarker For Anorexia? Jul 11, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 10, 2009) Eating disorders are frequently seen as psychological or societal diseases, but do they have an underlying biological cause ... Scientists do not yet understand the physical causes of anorexia, though some studies suggest a link to low levels of a brain protein called BDNF. Now, a study recommended by Cynthia Bulik, a member of Faculty of 1000 Medicine and leading expert in the field of psychiatry and eating disorders, shows that BDNF levels are higher in women who... (Science Daily)
Holiday royalty Jul 9, 2009
its-me wrote on Jul 8, 2009 9:46 PM:" It is people like nurse Kari that make kids start to have eating disorders. Sad to say my mother is the same way. She tells my 13 yr daughter that she is fat & she is far from it. She is athleticly built & according to the doctors the PERFECT weight. I tell my daughter to just ignore her, because she did the same thing to me when I young. I don't want her self esteem to be so low like mine was. I tell her all the time she is not fat & don't for 1 second... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Reviews of ‘The Model as Muse’ and ‘Avedon Fashion’ Jul 9, 2009
But the photographs by Day, and by others like Juergen Teller, were never intended as a glamorization of eating disorders or drug abuse. They were instead expressions of a reaction against the supermodel era. (Boston Globe)
Health expo set in Carlsbad Jul 8, 2009
-- 6 p.m. Monday, "Eating Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment Options," Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road, Poway. Register to 800-628-2880 or visit. (North County Times)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Jul 6, 2009
It vows to fight a class action lawsuit brought by some users, saying it issues a warning of possible sleep-related eating disorders with the pack. Some doctors urge patients to install a chime on their bedroom door, to alert them when they are on an unconscious food foray. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Singer, actress Jul 6, 2009
"I'm doing it on behalf of eating disorders. My thought is, one great way for people to heal their relation to food is treating the body as an instrument rather than an ornament.". Acting and the other pursuits won't preclude music. (USA Today)
General Releases Jul 5, 2009
com Blog Entries - March - Student-Athlete Graduation Reception - Student-Athlete Graduation Reception - Tar Heels Help Get Kids In Action - UNC Celebrates 2006-07 School Year At All-Sports Banquet - Carlyle Cup Still Undecided - Carlyle Cup Tied Entering Last Week Of Play - CLA Celebrates Tar Heel Leaders - Jason Ray, Tar Heel Mascot, Succumbs To Accident Injuries - Carolina Leadership Academy Unveils Wall Of Honor - Four Tar Heels Earn Weaver-James-Corrigan Recognition - Three Tar Heels Named... (Tarheelblue.com)
SUPPORT GROUPS Jul 5, 2009
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program for compulsive and other eating disorders, meets at 9:30 a.m. Fridays in the library at Green Valley United Methodist Church, 2200 Robindale Road, Henderson (866-6682) ... The Eating Disorders Recovery Support Group for people suffering from anorexia, bulimia or using food as a drug, meets at 9:15 a.m. Saturdays on the Siena campus of St. Rose Dominican Hospital, 3001 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson (616-4900). (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
OPINION: Are teen magazines right for teens? Jul 5, 2009
The health, sex and fitness sections provide helpful articles about health hazards such as smoking, the use of alcohol and the deadly dangers of eating disorders. Teen Vogue also gives advice on human wellness. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Programs designed to ease freshmen's jump to high school Jul 5, 2009
Programs designed to ease freshmen's jump to high school. Programs designed to ease freshmen's jump to high school. (AZCentral -- News)
Sundia MediTech Appoints Dr. Chen Chen as Senior VP of Chemistry Jul 4, 2009
In addition, Dr. Chen identified the first selective antagonist of the melanocortin-5 receptor, and discovered numerous agonists and antagonists for the melanocortin-4 receptor for eating disorders. Dr. Chen has extensive experience in CNS drug research and GPCRs as drug targets. (PR Newswire)
Stem Cells For Heart Self-Repair? Jul 1, 2009
Eating disorders for pre-teens are alarmingly too common, reports Terrell Brown. Maggie Rodriguez speaks to Elizabeth Shaw from Parenting magazine. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Parkinson's group to meet Jul 1, 2009
-- 6 p.m. July 13, "Eating Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment Options," Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road, Poway. Register to 800-628-2880 or visit. (North County Times)
The Skinny On "Manorexia" Jul 1, 2009
Eating Disorders In Men More Common Than Once Thought ... A growing number of young men are developing eating disorders ... (CBS) When we hear about anorexia or bulimia, we think primarily of young women suffering from the eating disorders. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Click to read: Tweens Starving for Perfection Jul 1, 2009
Eating disorders for pre-teens are alarmingly too common, reports Terrell Brown ... The Walkers checked Shae into an eating disorders clinic, where she was attached to a feeding tube. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Teens with Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help Jun 30, 2009
With parental involvement, "the outcome is likely to be improved," said Dr. Ovidio Bermudez, medical director of the eating disorders program at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. and a member of the board of directors of the National Eating Disorders Association ... Nearly 10 million females and 1 million males in the United States have an eating disorder, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. (MEDLINEplus)