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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Articles On Eating Disorders

Men, boys lack options to treat eating disorders

October 02, 2008
The treatment options for people with eating disorders are very female-focused, some experts say. A reporter from The Wall Street Journal explores some of the hurdles faced by men with anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder. The article also lists treatment centers that cater specifically to the needs of men and boys. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Eating Disorders Linked to Narcolepsy
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...that victims of narcolepsy also often suffer from eating disorders as well. Those who did not... Read more »

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Symptoms of Eating Disorders
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

  There are two main types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Some experts have... Read more »

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Study on Disturbed eating behavior in type 1 women
By Dr. Frank Varon , Health Expert

...(DEB), which includes sub-threshold and full-syndrome eating disorders (ED's) and mild eating... Read more »

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Great Article for Teen Girls With Diabetes!!!
By Svati , Health Expert

While casually reading SELF magazine today, I came across a very comprehensive article about... Read more »

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ADHD and Eating Disorders
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...females) with ADHD may have an increased risk of eating disorders as well. Girls with ADHD are... Read more »

Health Guide

Eating Disorders: Highlights
...on behavioral and psychological interventions, rather than on antidepressant drug therapy.Preventing Eating DisordersCognitive-behavioral strategies may help prevent the development of eating... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Resources
...Healthwww.anad.org -- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorderswww.aedweb.org -- Academy for Eating Disorderswww.nationaleatingdisorders.org -- Eating Disorders Awareness... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Risk Factors
...young adults. However, new research finds that they are increasingly prevalent among young children. Eating disorders are more difficult to identify in young children because they are rarely... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Introduction
Eating disorders are behavioral issues brought on by a complex interplay of factors, which may include emotional and personality disorders, family pressures, a possible genetic or... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Treatment
The first major difficulty in treating eating disorders is resistance by everyone involved:The anorexic patient often believes that the emaciation is normal and even attractive.The bulimic... Read more »

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