Body Image

Y’s Girl: Increasing Body Satisfaction Among Primary School Girls.

Y’s Girl: Increasing body satisfaction among primary school girls.

Body Image. 2013 Jul 19;
Ross A, Paxton SJ, Rodgers RF

To date, effective body image interventions for preadolescent school girls are lacking. The present study sought to evaluate the… Continue reading

From Pony to Person: The Disturbing Evolution of My Little Pony, in Photos

From Pony To Person: The Disturbing Evolution Of My Little Pony, In Photos
Have some conversations with the other parents in your community about the potential impact of self-sexualization and self-objectification on girls' development — including negative body image, eating… Continue reading

Why Is Autophagy Important for Melanoma? Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications.

Why is Autophagy Important for Melanoma? Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications.

Semin Cancer Biol. 2013 Jul 12;
Corazzari M, Fimia GM, Lovat P, Piacentini M

As the principle lysosomal mediated mechanism for the degradation of aged or damaged organelles… Continue reading

Effects of Acculturation on Lifestyle and Health Status Among Older Vietnam-Born Australians.

Effects of Acculturation on Lifestyle and Health Status Among Older Vietnam-Born Australians.

Asia Pac J Public Health. 2013 Jul 15;
Tran DT, Jorm L, Johnson M, Bambrick H, Lujic S

Vietnamese immigrants represent a substantial culturally and linguistically diverse… Continue reading

Parent’s Guide to Eating Disorders Treatment

Parent’s Guide to Eating Disorders Treatment


 

 

The “Fat and Ugly” Conundrum
It's the base of so many eating disorders, and more commonly, skewed outlooks towards food. Fat is a compound, just like protein and carbohydrates that is needed… Continue reading

Integrating the Human Sciences to Evolve Effective Policies.

Integrating the Human Sciences to Evolve Effective Policies.

J Econ Behav Organ. 2013 Jun 1; 90(Suppl): S152-S162
Biglan A, Cody C

This paper describes an evolutionary perspective on human development and wellbeing and contrasts it with the model of… Continue reading

A Clinic in Sweden


 

A clinic in Sweden

 

Altered Neural Circuitry May Lead To Anorexia And Bulimia
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are psychological disorders characterized by extreme eating behavior and distorted body image – both have few proven effective treatments.… Continue reading

How Weight Loss and Fat Loss Differs What Are Natural and Effective Ways of Fat Loss?

Question by Miss A: How weight loss and fat loss differs What are natural and effective ways of fat loss?
hey I just heard about this , here’s the only thing I’ve found on it http://www.restaurantandbar.org/fatloss.html does anyone have anymore… Continue reading

Eating Disorders – Overview


 

Eating Disorders – Overview – Laura Morra, LCSW Psychotherapist is a specialist in female issues such as eating disorders, body image, weight loss and nutrition. Laura has worked with a b…

 

Eating disorders
Most people are aware of… Continue reading

The Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Indigenous Kindergarten Children – a Cross Sectional Population Based Study.

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in Indigenous kindergarten children – A cross sectional population based study.

Aust Fam Physician. 2013 Jul; 42(7): 497-500
Hickie M, Douglas K, Ciszek K

This study investigated the prevalence of overweight and obese… Continue reading