Eating disorders are not only physically demanding they also can negatively affect your social life and emotional well-being. Setting unrealistic standards or feeling depressed and lonely are common factors associated with an eating disorder. Finish reading this article »
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Self-injury is a type of harm that a person purposely inflicts on their own body. This harm can come in a number of different forms. While to some self-injury seems ridiculous, for those who practice self-injury, it can be a hard habit to break. Finish reading this article »
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Eating disorders have become very common among those who participate in certain sports. These sports often require frequent weight checks and complex training. In many of these sports, thin, smaller athletes are desired. Finish reading this article »
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Many athletes, past and present, have dealt with an eating disorder. These eating disorders have caused great turmoil in their lives, and consequently, have had a negative impact on their athletic careers. In many of these people, perfectionist behavior and a competitive nature exist. These are personality traits common in eating disordered people as well. Anorexia and bulimia are the two most popular forms of eating disorders among athletes. Finish reading this article »
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Eating disorders are a serious problem among many athletes today and can negatively influence their athletic ability. These disorders affect both men and women and occur among a variety of ages. In athletes who compete in sports where physical size and weight matters, eating disorders are even more common. Finish reading this article »
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There are three primary types of eating disorders. These include anorexia, binge eating disorder, and bulimia. All three of these disorder can be very dangerous, both to one’s physical and mental health. How do these disorders affect a person’s body? Can they cause problems during pregnancy? Finish reading this article »
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Osteoporosis is a disorder affecting the bones of the body. When someone has osteoporosis their bones become brittle due to a loss in bone density and are easier to break. This type of problem often occurs in older women and is common in those with the eating disorder, anorexia. Finish reading this article »
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Binge eating disorder, a disorder characterized by an overwhelming desire to eat large amounts of food, can be a difficult problem to overcome. Some may need the assistance of an eating disorder treatment center. Finish reading this article »
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When first thinking of the holidays most people remember fun days spent with family and friends, meals with delicious foods and desserts, being thankful for what you have and giving to others. However, if too much planning, spending and other topics are brought up the holidays begin to feel stressful. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays are often anxiety-ridden and centered on the subject of food. Finish reading this article »
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When confronting someone about an eating disorder, it is important to remember what a touchy subject it can be. Finish reading this article »
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When someone has type 1 diabetes, the insulin producing cells in their pancreas are attacked by the immune system in the body. Due to this problem, the body no longer has enough insulin because the pancreas has stopped making it. Finish reading this article »
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Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder in which a person eats a large amount of food at one time (binging), in order to cope with relationships and the stresses of life. Finish reading this article »
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Anemia occurs when the body’s red blood cell (RBC) count is low. This can be due to either the body’s inability to make new red blood cells, a large loss of blood, or a situation in which red blood cells are being taken away faster than they are being put back. In circumstances where someone has an eating disorder, anemia can result. Finish reading this article »
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Anemia is a type of disorder which occurs when the red blood cell count in the body is low. This disorder can occur in those with an eating disorder such as anorexia as a result of an unhealthy or nonexistent diet. Finish reading this article »
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Bulimia can negatively affect the body in a number of different ways. One way this eating disorder affects the body is through one’s dental health. All areas of the mouth are crucial to the body and it can be devastating how much this disorder damages them. Finish reading this article »
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What causes someone to obtain an eating disorder? Is it genetics or the influence of someone’s family and friends? Finish reading this article »
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Eating disorders among young children are becoming more and more common. In fact, numerous California eating disorder centers and other eating disorder residential programs across the country offer specialized treatment. Finish reading this article »
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Gastric bypass surgery, also known as bariatric gastric bypass surgery, is a surgery used to limit the amount of food a person can eat. Finish reading this article »
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Bigorexia, also known as muscle dysmorphia, is a disorder in which a person constantly worries about being too small and frail looking. Finish reading this article »
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Males can have all three of the common eating disorders. These include: anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. Finish reading this article »
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