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

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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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    The Dark Side of Consumer Web Sites: the Pro-Ana Movement
    By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

    ...mind, is the crop of sites that actually encourage eating disorders (usually referring to... 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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    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 »
    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: Therapy
    TherapyEating disorders are nearly always treated with some form of psychiatric or psychologic treatment. Depending on the problem, different psychologic approaches may work better than... Read more »
    Eating Disorders: Complications of Bulimia
    ...do not go on to become anorexic. Some report no major problems. A 2002 study, however, reported that eating disorders during adolescence put these young people at risk for a variety of... Read more »
    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 »

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