Fighting the MSG curse Nov 19, 2008
Some researchers and medical practitioners, seeing adults and children suffering from allergies and asthma, have surmised that MSG-loaded food triggers addictive eating disorders, particularly snacking, which in turn leads to obesity, diabetes, hypertension and emotional disorders such as depression. Clinical nutritionist Lanny Christiawati Salim, who is also head of nutrition at Pondok Indah hospital in South Jakarta, blamed tomato ketchup and chips for causing normal kids to develop a cough,... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
'Stick-figure' code lacks legal muscle Nov 19, 2008
The Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, yesterday announced a $125,000 plan to develop national guidelines on body image to tackle the "silent epidemic" of eating disorders plaguing teenagers and young women. These could include an age limit of 16 for catwalk or advertising models, a commitment to using models of varied colours, sizes and shapes, and tagging digitally enhanced images. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dinner will benefit AAUW branch Nov 18, 2008
She has a private consulting practice in Brookline where she specializes in diabetes, heart disease, women s health, weight management and eating disorders. Loading commenting interface. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Show us yer bits: how flesh became the new black Nov 16, 2008
Because it's part of the fashion, they feel it's something they ought to be," says Dr Vivienne Lewis, a psychologist specialising in body image and eating disorders at the University of Canberra. "I suspect it's because women think to attract a male they need to show off their flesh, in particular the traditional areas men like such as legs and breasts. I think at something like the races there's lots of competition between women for men's attention and they think baring all is the best way to... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Business Briefs: Waste Pro collects Gwinnett contract Nov 16, 2008
Deneshia Davenport, MS, has a experience working with children, adolescents and adults in the areas of grief and trauma, victimization, eating disorders and self-esteem. Kim Horner, LMSW, works in the areas of divorce, self-harm, eating disorders and substance abuse. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Newsweek: Do calorie counts on menus curb obesity? Nov 15, 2008
"I don't foresee an epidemic of anorexia or an end of ordering from the barista," says psychologist , director of the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania. "More than likely, it's going to help people consume a dinner meal that has 750 calories rather than 1,500 or 2,000 calories," says Wadden. (MSNBC -- Health)
The long and the short of men's anatomical angst Nov 14, 2008
But like women who risk eating disorders from extreme dieting, men's muscle concerns could also lead to serious health problems, such as steroid abuse or injury. The amount and distribution of hair on the face and body were clearly important to men, said Professor Tiggemann, whose study is published in the Journal Of Health Psychology. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Text Messaging May Help Children Fight Off Obesity Nov 13, 2008
D., William R. and Jeanne H. Jordan Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders in the School of Medicine s psychiatry department, professor of nutrition in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and director of the UNC Eating Disorders Program. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Diabetics 'skip insulin to lose weight' Nov 13, 2008
Dr Phil Bergman, a specialist in type one diabetes and adolescent eating disorders at Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne, said that while many Australians are concerned about body image, these patients are twice as likely to have body image issues. "Just like other Australians, people with type one diabetes have issues around body image and weight, particularly given the current focus on the growing number of Australians who are overweight or obese," Dr Bergman said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Website tackles ‘taboo' subject Nov 12, 2008
" The eight disorders listed on the website include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse, eating disorders, suicide awareness and prevention, cutting, dating violence and bullying.Forest City Elementary School Principal Steve Putz said the reason the committee held the community meeting is because it wants to share the website with other communities and organizations."This is not just a school problem or one community's problem," he said. "We are all churches,... (Forest City Summit, IO)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Pet rental ban now law Nov 8, 2008
A new law requiring health insurance plans to provide full insurance benefits for four additional non-biologically-based mental health conditions including eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and autism took effect last week. Treatment of these four conditions were limited under prior law which offered full coverage only for specific biologically-based mental health conditions including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, major depressive disorder, bipolar... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
• Ruth Graham fights church silence on depression Nov 8, 2008
The events address troubles such as addiction, depression, eating disorders, marital infidelity, anger, divorce, loneliness and pornography. "The world is tired of plastic Christians," she said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Why family meals matter Nov 8, 2008
And girls from homes where family meals were the norm had higher self-esteem and fewer eating disorders. Eating together every day is optimal, but experts like Rockett and Neumark-Sztainer believe that even just four family meals a week is a worthwhile goal. (CNN -- Health)
Is ADHD More Likely To Affect Movement In Boys Or Girls? Nov 6, 2008
15, 2008) Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stand a substantially greater risk of developing eating disorders in adolescence than girls without ADHD, a new study has found. "Adolescent girls ... > (Oct. 12, 2001) Older girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely than younger girls to also suffer from depression and anxiety, according to a new ... > (Aug. 6, 2006) In contrast to claims that children are being overmedicated for... (Science Daily)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Nov 5, 2008
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)
Women and Cigarette Smoking Nov 3, 2008
Girls see ridiculously thin actresses (known to have private eating disorders) portraying "real life." Smoking can suppress the appetite to keep weight off. Unreasonable academic demands push teenage girls to relieve stress by smoking. (Suite101.com)
Family of grateful students shows its generosity Nov 3, 2008
The center has classroom space where students will take required personal development seminars on time management, sleep, nutrition, relationships, substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, date rape and eating disorders. The Lawrence Township Growth and Redevelopment Committee gave its Environmental Award to the school because the center meets Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards. (NJ.com -- Times)
Welfare payouts hit target . . . for 1988 Nov 2, 2008
OCD. Eating disorders. Personality Disorders. (Toronto Star)
On the Couch Online: Does Tele-Therapy Work? Nov 2, 2008
But live video is also being used to counsel patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, agoraphobia and eating disorders; so far, the few scientific studies on this new service show that patients and doctors are satisfied with the quality of care, and that the patients do no worse than those attending in-person sessions. Stark says the convenience and comfort of Web-based counseling are indispensable. (Time.com)
Russell Brand controversy will only increase his popularity ... Oct 31, 2008
" Rival broadcaster Channel 4 has no qualms about continuing to work with Brand and the 33-year-old is now heading off to Hollywood, where he is making a name for himself as a comic actor. His 200,000-per-year contract with Radio 2 was small beer for a comedian whose shock tactics have earned him a multi-million pound fortune. Brand picked up a 500,000 advance last year for his autobiography, My Booky Wooky, in which he documented his rise to fame via heroin addiction, eating disorders and... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Happy, healthy Halloween Oct 31, 2008
The Gordons don't make candy the enemy because Staci wants to keep eating disorders at bay. And so far, it works "if candy is laying around, they don't sneak it," she said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New Gene Responsible For Puberty Disorders Identified Oct 31, 2008
(May 12, 2007) Until recently, it was generally believed that eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa resulted solely from environmental influences such as peer pressure and certain perceived. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Obesity linked to eating disorders Oct 31, 2008
"People often have a stereotype around eating disorders of the very thin girl with anorexia," Professor Hay said ... "For people who are very overweight, to become thin they have to make themselves ill," said Professor Hay, whose study is published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders ... She said full-blown eating disorders were only the most extreme end of a continuum of unhealthy relationships with food that included occasional bingeing and skipping meals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
"Anorexic Moms" Oct 31, 2008
Experts says that people are dying of eating disorders every single day and that adult women are dealing with this disease more and more ... Dr Weiner says, "We are seeing this more and more. Things can just feel like they're spinning out of control and they want to stop it. Sometimes eating disorders develop out of that. Trying to hold on to things and have control over something." ... With the support of her family, Barb was admitted to the Renfrew Center, an in-patient treatment facility in... (W-USA News, DC)
Counting calories makes a comeback Oct 30, 2008
"More and more, people are looking at calories in, and calories out," said Terry Eagan, a Los Angeles psychiatrist, who for 16 years has helped people with eating disorders and other addictions. "I know some people want something that's sexy and different and new, but there really isn't anything new about weight loss.". (International Herald Tribune)
Olive Oil Keeps Appetite Satisfied Oct 30, 2008
" In conclusion," the researchers wrote, "our studies identify OEA as a key physiological signal that specifically links dietary fat ingestion to across-meal satiety. Nutritional and pharmacological strategies aimed at magnifying this lipid-sensing mechanism, such as inhibitors of OEA degradation, might be useful in the treatment of obesity and other eating disorders.". . (Newsmax)
Curry pies back on the menu Oct 28, 2008
Reports yesterday revealed that Rose, who is also a presenter for the pay television music channel MTV, attended a party at The Ivy nightclub on Thursday night instead of a charity dinner for the Eating Disorders Foundation, where one of the prizes up for auction was a dinner with her - a prize eventually bought by the event MC and Channel Nine reporter Ben Fordham for $250. A repentant Rose defended her actions yesterday, telling SiT she had to attend the Ivy event for her job as party scribe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The generation of 'damaged' girls Oct 27, 2008
They say marketing takes unfair advantage of children's desire for affection and the need to conform, leading to eating disorders, low self-esteem and depression. Their report echoes a warning by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and follows a United Nations study last week saying that British children were in the developed world. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
People In Business 10-26 Oct 26, 2008
Thomas is board eligible and his interests include treatment of depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, eating disorders, sleep disorders, smoking cessation and substance abuse. He also provides consultations for adolescent patients. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Care for children and adolescents living with diabetes Oct 26, 2008
"Diabetes is stressful for both - the child as well as his/ her family. Parents should be alert for signs of depression, eating disorders or an unexplained loss of weight and seek appropriate medical help. While all parents should talk to their children about avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, this is particularly important for parents of children with diabetes. Smoking and diabetes both increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and those people with diabetes who are smokers are at... (Newstrack India)
May I ask? - Theres help for overweight kids Oct 25, 2008
It is important to see an eating disorders specialist who can complete a detailed assessment of a child s eating habits and level of physical activity. A good evaluation would include an assessment of your child s cardiac risk factors such as family history of early cardiovascular disease, blood pressure levels, the presence of diabetes mellitus, and high cholesterol levels. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
What men want in the bedroom and beyond Oct 24, 2008
And when they do, concluded a Kent State University study, women feel "increases in daily negative affect, body dissatisfaction, and weight-related cognitions. When the man you love seems to do the comparing you cant avoid it. It is normal and natural for all of us, men and women, to look at attractive people. Men are going to do this no matter how much we love the women in our lives. Some women are more comfortable wi 00004000 th this instinct than others, seeing it as a sign of life (as... (MSNBC -- Health)
The Mind/Body Dialogues teach UNH students to love the genes they were born with Oct 24, 2008
In a survey conducted at UNH in 2001 aimed at finding where UNH stands on body issues, 25 percent of students had symptoms of eating disorders and over half the people surveyed said they knew people with eating disorders. Linda Hayden, who oversees the fitness and wellness program at UNH, believes this unhealthy behavior related to diet and exercise on college campus happens for a number of reasons. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Bad news for anti-obesity drug Acomplia Oct 24, 2008
The WebMD article also quotes Thomas Wadden, director of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Center for Weight and Eating Disorders, as saying larger studies are needed, in spite of the promising results. Wadden cites blood pressure side effects as troubling, "as was the finding that study participants treated with tesofensine reported more anger, hostility and confusion than participants in the placebo arm of the study.". (Los Angeles Times)
Judge Approves Settlement of Suit Against Aetna Over Coverage for Eating Disorders Oct 23, 2008
A federal judge gave final approval Tuesday to a class action settlement that requires to provide about $300,000 in back payments to 119 insureds whose benefits for eating disorders were limited. The company also promised to treat future claims more liberally and make internal reforms to resolve disputes over benefits for eating disorders ... That means, theoretically, that in 15 months the rights to coverage for eating disorders that Aetna insureds obtained in Tuesday's settlement will be a... (Law.com)
New Drug May Boost Weight Loss Efforts Oct 23, 2008
Thomas Wadden, PhD, who directs the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Center for Weight and Eating Disorders, tells WebMD that the phase III study should help answer important questions about the safety of the experimental weight loss drug ... Thomas Wadden, PhD, professor of psychology; director, Center for Weight and Eating Disorders, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. (WebMD)
Beating invisible enemies Oct 23, 2008
" Madden and Wever say children diagnosed with the disorder tend to fall into three categories: those who get better; those for whom it sometimes comes back but is well managed; and those who have to manage it consistently. Children who are likely to have a tougher time of it, Wever says, include those who develop severe symptoms very early, those who also develop severe tics, those who also develop eating disorders, those who self-medicate with drugs and alcohol and those who are "always... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Domestic Violence: The harsh reality Oct 23, 2008
Eating disorders or substance abuse may be more common in teens living in abusive homes. Children living in the cycle of abuse often become a part of the cycle when they grow up. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Just What the Doctor Ordered: A Massage Oct 23, 2008
A new study on eating disorders suggests prevention starts with getting girls to realize they've been duped. The diagnosis is grim, says Dr. Sanjay Gupta, but some experimental new therapies could extend the senator's life. (Time.com)
2nd District Congressional Race Heats Up Over Ad Oct 22, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Democratic Candidate Jim Esch Calls Ad 'Low Blow. (7 KETV Omaha)
Sexualisation 'harms' young girls Oct 22, 2008
Sexualisation can lead to a lack of confidence with their bodies as well as depression and eating disorders. Such images also have a negative effect on healthy sexual development in girls, the researchers said. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Postpartum help is coming Oct 22, 2008
Hall spent time on an eating disorders wing and with drug and alcohol addicts at points during her hospital stays. "You can save people an enormous amount of grief and suffering by getting it right the first time," Meltzer-Brody said. (News & Observer)
'Twilight' Tuesday: Anna Kendrick Says It Was 'Easy To Get Googly Eyed' At Robert Pattinson Oct 22, 2008
Kendrick: Kristen has this line about eating disorders, and [the camera] cuts to me with a big chunk of food in my mouth. I don't know why it's so funny, but I think it's really funny. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Eminem tells all in his new memoir Oct 21, 2008
From rockers to beauty queens, a look at some of the stars who have sought help for addictions, eating disorders and more. Celebrity slideshows. (MSNBC -- Politics)
World Osteoporosis Day Oct 20, 2008
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Support Group Meetings Oct 20, 2008
Last modified 10/19/2008 - 11:07 pm Originally created 102008. - Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups, support for family/friends of alcoholics. (Florida Times-Union)
You're Fat and Ugly Oct 17, 2008
Roberts will also take questions from the audience about what inspired him to make the film, which has now become a must see for parents, doctors and educators who deal with young people with eating disorders. Roberts says he didnt set out to make a film about eating disorders, but apparently the films message hit a nerve with those who care for patients with distorted body images ... This morning during our broadcast I interviewed a doctor, a former anorexic and bulimic who battled... (WOKR13 Rochester)
Facts About Anorexia Nervosa Oct 17, 2008
After assessment by a psychiatrist at a specialist eating disorders unit, counselling, antidepressants and advice on healthy eating may be offered. Admission to hospital is often needed to treat any physical problems that have resulted from under-eating. (Suite101.com)
Obesity, Abnormal Brain Reward Circuitry Linked Oct 17, 2008
Stice, who has a courtesy appointment in the UO psychology department, has studied eating disorders and obesity for 18 years. He was joined in the new research by ORI colleague Sonja T.P. Spoor, Cara Bohon, a UO doctoral student in clinical psychology, and Dana M. Small of the John B. Pierce Laboratory in New Haven, Conn. (Science Daily)
Treatments for Bulimia Oct 16, 2008
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) recommends a complete mental and physical assessment as the first step in treating eating disorders ... To find a counselor who specializes in eating disorders visit and search by state ... Group Therapy for Bulimia- According to the American Psychiatric Association s guidelines for treating patients with eating disorders, group therapy is an effective way to maintain recovery once the binge/purge symptoms are relatively under control. (Suite101.com)
Thursday happenings Oct 16, 2008
All who are suffering from eating disorders are welcome. For more information, call Cindy at 662-0973. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
"Marcia Brady": I Had Fling With "Greg" Oct 15, 2008
Actress Who Played Her, Maureen McCormick, Tells Of Other Men, Long Battles With Depression, Drug Use, In New Biography. Maureen McCormick posing in press room at 2008 CMT Awards in Nashville in April (AP Photo/Evan Agostini). (CBS News -- Early Show)
When child actors go bad Oct 14, 2008
One day, they're playing Danny on "The Partridge Family," the girl in "E.T.," Screech on "Saved by the Bell," the twins in "Parent Trap," the boy in "The Sixth Sense," real twins on "Full House," Marcia on "The Brady Bunch" and "Willis" on "Different Strokes," and then suddenly there's drugs, eating disorders and a sex tape. What went wrong. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It was just a small, quiet affair ... Oct 14, 2008
It raised roughly $72,000 for the Hopewell Eating Disorders Support Centre. The models upped the fun factor as they sashayed through the elegant dining room in such enviable fashions from Holt Renfrew as Akris Punto, Burberry, Paul Smith, Elie Tahari, Canali, Hugo Boss and Shamask. (Ottawa Citizen)
The Health Benefits of Zinc Oct 13, 2008
Zinc Use in Eating Disorders. Since the connection was first made in 1979, the role of zinc in treating such eating disorders as anorexia nervosa and bulimia continues to intrigue researchers ... Using Zinc supplements may be of benefit from those suffering from abnormal appetite or eating disorders. (Suite101.com)
Friends Don't Let Friends 'Fat Talk'; Tri Delta Tackles Women's Body Image Issues With 'Fat Talk Free Week' and Reflections Oct 13, 2008
This nationwide body activism event coincides with the official launch of Tri Delta's body image education and eating disorders prevention program, Reflections, the world's first peer-led eating disorders prevention program shown to increase body satisfaction, countering thin ideal pressures that begin in childhood ... The first peer-led eating disorders program that has been repeatedly shown to work * The first time Oxford University Press has partnered with a national Greek organization * The... (Primezone Releases)
Who Decides if You're Overweight? Oct 13, 2008
In extreme cases, this can lead to obsessive dieting or life-threatening eating disorders ... A new study on eating disorders suggests prevention starts with getting girls to realize they've been duped. (Time.com)
Strange Puppy Behaviors Oct 11, 2008
and eating disorders (arranging food before eating, spreading kibbles around the house, finicky eater) just like people. In fact, most veterinarians conclude that neurotic dog behavior comes from the family. (Suite101.com)
How Fatty Foods Curb Hunger Oct 11, 2008
This discovery, the researchers say, points toward new approaches to treating obesity and other eating disorders. Daniele Piomelli, the Louise Turner Arnold Chair in Neurosciences, and his colleagues have studied how a fat-derived compound called oleoylethanolamide regulates hunger and body weight. (Science Daily)
Dating violence and teen pregnancy Oct 11, 2008
The consequences of dating violence can include unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS. Teens who experience dating violence are more likely to smoke, drink, use drugs and have eating disorders than others. Prevention starts when teen girls can disclose the violence to a caring, responsible adult who knows how to help. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Eating Disorder Risk May Be High in Diabetic Girls Oct 10, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among girls with type 1 diabetes, a "remarkably high" number appear to develop eating behaviors associated with anorexia, bulimia and other clinical eating disorders, researchers in Canada report. These girls may display "weight and shape concerns, lower self-esteem and higher symptoms of depression in the 'normal' non-clinical range," Dr. Marion Olmsted, of the University of Toronto in Ontario, told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
ADHD Stimulant Treatment May Decrease Risk Of Substance Abuse In Adolescent Girls; Results Mirror Findings In Boys Oct 8, 2008
15, 2008) Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stand a substantially greater risk of developing eating disorders in adolescence than girls without ADHD, a new study has found. "Adolescent girls ... > (Mar. 6, 2003) A study by researchers at Harvard University has provided more evidence that using stimulant medications such as methylphenidate to treat children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ... > (Mar. 30, 2006) A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital... (Science Daily)
Compassion meditation may improve physical and emotional responses to psychological stress Oct 8, 2008
The control group attended classes designed by study investigators on topics relevant to the mental and physical health of college students such as stress management, drug abuse and eating disorders. In addition, a variety of student participation activities were employed such as mock debates and role-playing. (EurekAlert!)
Losing weight, gaining confidence Oct 7, 2008
Lippel said OA helps members overcome eating disorders by providing information, a supportive environment and arranging "sponsors" who provide around-the-clock encouragement and advice about daily food plans. Members from other chapters credited OA for providing the tolerance and understanding to manage their eating and live healthy lives. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Angst Is Rising, but Many Must Forgo Therapy Oct 7, 2008
At Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mark Goldstein, chief of the division of adolescent and young adult medicine, says he's noticed some patients with eating disorders who may be trying to save money by calling to discuss their illnesses with him on the phone, rather than coming in for appointments. Shorter Sessions. (Wall Street Journal)
