Health knowledge made personal
WellPage for Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association
+ Bookmark › Share
Email Digg del.icio.us Reddit icon StumbleUpon Technorati
Go
Search posts:

Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association - Articles

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 »
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 »
BEDA - Binge Eating Disorder Association, Inc. by Laura Patient Expert In recent years, I've noticed a tentative move toward having Binge Eating Disorder included in the term "eating disorder." Part of the reluctance of the ED world to do this is, I'm quite sure, based on prejudices about weight - putting peopl ... 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 »
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 »
More Eating Disorders Seen In Older Women by Cathy T. Healthy Living Professional 1 Comment ... er.These days, even women hitting menopause are dying to be thin."We see people in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and we've seen a few 70-year-old people," said Beth Mayer, of the Massachusetts Eating Disorders Association. Read story here 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 by Sonzy Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven ... n life eat food just to sustain themselves so that they can work to achieve their goals. On the other hand, there are a few happy go lucky type of people who spend their time eating and thinking about food. I know many people who spend their day planning breakfast, lunch and dinner. Personally, I consider both these kinds of people extremists. Foo ... Read on »
Association. by NatashaCall Patient Expert What is in an association? Everything! Today, as I sat listening during Stake Conference (a religious meeting with multiple wards that are located within certain boundaries), I realized ho ... Read on »