A new study done by experts at eating disorder treatment clinics shows that anorexia might be genetic.  The study, which is being labeled as the Genetics of Anorexia Nervosa collaboration, is taking place in multiple cities across north america and two in Europe.  The National Institutes of Health is doing the funding. Research shows that [...]

Fashion designer and icon Donatella Versace recently confirmed that her 20 year old daughter Allegra has been battling anorexia and is currently undergoing treatment. Allegra is under 24-hour supervision at a medical and psychiatric treatment facility. Weighing an alarming 70 pounds, Allegra’s condition has deteriorated so rapidly that she is being fed through a naso-gastric [...]

Angelina Jolie has lost a significant amount of weight over the past year, alarming her friends and fans. The naturally thin actress admits that she has been looking very unhealthy recently and she attributes her weight loss to the fact that she has been dealing with a number of emotional events these past few months. [...]

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Many sources are reporting that former Simple Life star Nicole Richie is making another attempt to get treatment for her anorexia and addiction to pain killers. Richie, who is said to be down to around 83 pounds, was seen checking in to the Beau Monde Treatment Center in Corona Del Mar, California on May 11th. [...]

1. Willingness. This is the first step towards true recovery! Admitting that you need help is a part of your willingness to get better. 2. Accountability and structure. Get an accountability coach, partner or group and structure a healthy meal plan. Call each other every day to keep on track. Having somebody that you have [...]

What is anorexia? Anorexia is one of the most well known eating disorders. When somebody is struggling with anorexia they lose an extreme amount of weight, usually 15% below what the average person’s body weight should be. To be considered anorexic this weight loss does not relate to any special medical condition or treatment causing [...]