A genetic mutation associated with an increased risk of developing eating disorders in humans has now been found to cause several behavioral abnormalities in mice that are similar to those seen in…
Category: eating disorders
Eating disorders during adolescence may have lasting socioeconomic consequences for women
In a recent study, females with eating disorders in late adolescence were more likely to have lower levels of educational attainment and personal income in early adulthood.
Recovery
Recovery: A blog a dear friend of mine made about recovering from an eating disorder. Her goal is to spread positivity in recovery, in a world full of negativity.
Gene loss creates eating disorder-related behaviors in mice
Building on their discovery of a gene linked to eating disorders in humans, a team of researchers has now shown that loss of the gene in mice leads to several behavioral abnormalities that resemble behaviors seen in people with anorexia nervosa.
The Most Common Eating Disorder in US Adults
Binge Eating Disorder. It affects an estimated 2.8 million adults (our own co-founder Lynn Chen included) and is a more common eating disorder than anorexia and bulimia combined.Tennis Star Monica Seles is currently raising awareness about B.E.D.:…characterized by regularly eating far more food than most people would eat in a similar time period, with binges taking place on at least a weekly basis for three months. Adults with B.E.D. feel that their eating is out of control during a binge and find binges very upsetting, among other symptoms. B.E.D. is more than overeating and, unlike other eating disorders, people with B.E.D. don’t routinely try to “undo” their excessive eating with extreme actions like purging or over-
Spring Weight Loss Challenge
Spring Weight Loss Challenge Many women are in the midst of creating a spring weight loss challenge as the seasons change. Me too. Before you jump back to Weight Watchers or try a new cleanse or detox, I really want to share this with you. This perspective may go a long way getting you towards your goals. This is a big deal. First, think about the weight that you are carrying. What if you thought about this weight as representing relationships, losses, grudges, resentments, disappointments or anything from the past that you were carrying. Whatever you’re still holding onto. Whatever is taking up space. You might even be forming a list in your mind as you read…that’s good but you’ll need more. How
Oh Joy! Interview
Look at these yummy dumplings! Dim sum for dinner @bingbingdimsum in Philly 🍜 A photo posted by Joy Cho / Oh Joy! (@ohjoy) on Apr 6, 2015 at 4:34pm PDT That picture was captured by super woman Joy Cho, aka Oh Joy! Launched in 2005 as a graphic design studio, the Oh Joy brand now includes various licensed product lines, how-to lifestyle videos, and a daily blog with a focus on design, fashion, food, and joyful moments from everyday life. Founder Joy Cho, has also authored two books and consulted for hundreds of creative businesses around the world.Joy’s new book launches today…image source… and our co-founder Lynn sat down to talk to her about success, food, body image, and Asian-American identity for The Actor’s Diet Podcast.
Male Runners and Eating Disorders
Written by Ron A. Thompson, PhD, FAED, CEDS Eating disorders are more prevalent in “lean” sports than “non-lean” sports. Lean sports have traditionally included weight-class, aesthetic, and endurance sports. Distance running has been included with endurance sports, although the term “endurance” has recently been replaced with “gravitational.” Gravitational sports are those in which moving the body against gravity is an integral part of the sport (Sundgot-Borgen et al., 2013). In discussing risk factors for male runners, it is important to understand that the sport of running is not the problem, but rather some of the attitudes, beliefs, and practices often associated with the sport. The specific risk associated with distance running is that a lean body is believed to provide a biomechanical advantage
"I refuse to let my brain bully me."
“I refuse to let my brain bully me.” – Caroline Meng (via lifeofrecoveringed)
Hi, I have a question reg weight restoration in anorexia recovery!. Is vaginal discharge a sign that your period will come back? And if so, does the…
Hi dear anon 🙂 although I’m not a doctor I can’t really answer regarding to your discharge, but it may be a sign of your period returning/or can be caused by other several factors! And NO, having your period NEVER means that you’re “healthy” and if you still experience starvation symptoms including ed thoughts, cold hands/feet and like you said you’re still gaining, it’s likely you’re aren’t at your healthy set point yet. The BMI range does not have anything to do with whether if you are healthy or not it just some stupid nerdy mathematician’s work. However, some people (but very very very less people) are in the lower range of the BMI and are still healthy. If you’re still gaining weight, it’s likely