I Read the News Today Oh, Boy
I Read the News Today Oh, Boy
BiblioTreka is a nonprofit organization that collects all kinds of reading materials: Chicago stories, books of poetry, magazines, and small publications. The group's director, Nell Taylor, was devastated by the theft. She said… Continue reading
Idealism and Difference: Body Image at Whitman
Idealism and Difference: Body Image at Whitman
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, 91 percent of women surveyed on a college campus had attempted to control their weight through dieting, and 22 percent did so… Continue reading
3 Ways Yoga Can Help Relieve Eating Disorders
3 Ways Yoga Can Help Relieve Eating Disorders
Millions of Americans suffer from an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating. Among teens, the death rate for anorexia is 12 times higher than the other causes of… Continue reading
Carré Otis: My 'Healthy' Model Diet Was a Total Lie
Carré Otis: My 'Healthy' Model Diet Was A Total Lie
Carré's confession, coming years after the fact, echoes the occasional horror stories we hear leak out from industry insiders — a model retelling the tale of girls eating cotton balls… Continue reading
Maci Bookout, Former 'Teen Mom' Star, Tweets About 'Painful' Mystery Illness
Maci Bookout, Former 'Teen Mom' Star, Tweets About 'Painful' Mystery Illness
But instead of spending her time prepping excitedly for the show, the 22-year-old is battling a mysterious illness that makes it hard for her to eat. Earlier this week,… Continue reading
Autism Research: August 4 Week in Review
Autism Research: August 4 Week in Review
The study has severe clinical implications and may throw light in understanding the reason behind poor response to eating disorder treatments in adults. Better psychological treatments could be designed for those with bulimia,… Continue reading
Almost Anorexic
Almost Anorexic
New research suggests that many of the same techniques that are useful for the treatment of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa (e.g., family-based treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and others) can provide relief for those with almost anorexia. Read more… Continue reading
Bipolar Disorder May Vary Depending on Weight, Eating Disorders
Bipolar Disorder May Vary Depending on Weight, Eating Disorders
This study found that bipolar patients who binge eat are more likely to have other mental health problems, such as suicidal thoughts, psychosis, anxiety disorders and substance abuse. Obese bipolar patients… Continue reading
Summer Editorial Board: A Call to Conversation
Summer Editorial Board: A Call to Conversation
Oftentimes, the emergence of eating disorders is related to a need for influence over personal matters. The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders has suggested that 86 percent of women in… Continue reading
Wife Jailed Together With Husband in Qatar
Wife Jailed Together With Husband In Qatar
Having worked with the World Food Program and UNHCR in Ghana, much of my time was focused on attempting to treat children with feeding disorders. I watched dozens of children sit daily, for… Continue reading