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Alanis Morisette and the National Eating Disorders Association by Jacquelyn Ekern FYI – Singer/Songwriter Alanis Morisette will be running her first marathon and will donate all proceeds to the National Eating Disorders Association. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20307477,00.html. If you would like to support her efforts (and those of NEDA!) you may contribute on her ... Read on »
Essay Contest sponsored by National Eating Disorders Association by Jacquelyn Ekern submitted to support the work of the National Eating Disorders Association Enter your essay in NEDA's first ever essay contest! NEDA is accepting essay submissions inspired by the quote “ What if you didn’t have to change ... Read on »
BEDA - Binge Eating Disorder Association, Inc. by Laura Patient Expert ... ideological baggage out there about fat. Well, here's an organization ready to address this slow and tentative movement toward integrating all eating disorders: BEDA - Binge Eating Disorder Association, Inc. I'm ready to raise my consciousness and give some serious attention to the connection between all eating disorders. Thank you, BEDA, for push ... Read on »
Check out the National Eating Disorder Association Online Auction! (forwarded in support of the... by Jacquelyn Ekern ... ow! All purchases support critical programs that people rely on NEDA to provide. Your bid contributes to the bigger picture of supporting individuals and families impacted by eating disorders and helps NEDA meet fundraising goals. We couldn't do it without you!Please remember to register atwww.nationaleatingdisorders.cmarket.com. Read on »
Check out the National Eating Disorder Association Online Auction! (forwarded in support of the... by Jacquelyn Ekern ... ow! All purchases support critical programs that people rely on NEDA to provide. Your bid contributes to the bigger picture of supporting individuals and families impacted by eating disorders and helps NEDA meet fundraising goals. We couldn't do it without you!Please remember to register atwww.nationaleatingdisorders.cmarket.com. Read on »
Family-Based Treatment of Eating Disorders: A report from the American Psychological Association... by Dr. Sari Shepphird Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven ... ghlight a few key "take away" items from this year's American Psychological Association (APA) Convention that took place this month in Toronto, Canada.Several sessions about eating disorders were of note, including a symposium entitled, "Role of Culture and Eating Disorders: An International Perspective", and "Evidence for Treating Eating Disorder ... Read on »
Disordered eating in adulthood is associated with reported weight loss attempts in childhood by Jacquelyn Ekern Research report seeking to determine whether history of attempted weight loss in childhood (age 12 years) is associated with binge eating disorder (BED) and unhealthy weight loss behaviors in adults. (Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/34698/home) ... Read on »
Eating Disorders by Kate McLaughlin. Patient ExpertHealth Maven ... .7 percent of females suffer from anorexia, and an estimated 1.1 percent to 4.2 percent suffer from bulimia, and between 2 percent and 5 percent of Americans experience binge-eating disorder. Among females ages 15-24 with eating disorders, the mortality rate is 12 times higher than the annual death rate due to all causes of death in the general pop ... Read on »
EATING DISORDERS AND ACUPUNCTURE... by Rev. Dr. Richard B. Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine EATING DISORDERS AND ACUPUNCTUREA large percentage of those afflicted with eating disorders are adolescent and young adult women. These illnesses can also affect older women a ... Read on »
Eating Disorder Stats by Kate McLaughlin. Patient ExpertHealth Maven How did we get here? “Eating disorders are complex conditions that can arise from a variety of potential causes. Once started, however, they can create a self-perpetuating cycle of physical and emo ... Read on »