Addiction Treatment Proves Successful In Animal Weight Loss Study Aug 25, 2008
The neurobiology of eating disorders and obesity and their treatment is another major focus of research at Brookhaven Lab. Earlier studies at the Lab have. (Science Daily)
Support Groups Aug 25, 2008
Last modified 8/25/2008 - 6:23 am Originally created 082508. - Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups, support for family/friends of alcoholics. (Florida Times-Union)
Eating disorders examined Aug 23, 2008
McClatchy NewspapersAngela Redlak, a clinical psychologist at the Renfrew Center Foundation, talks with a patient at the facility in Charlotte, N.C. Women with eating disorders are more prone to develop osteoporosis, dental erosion, heart disease and arthritis ... Eating disorders among women age 30 and older in the United States are increasing ... The medical complications of eating disorders tend to worsen as women age, says Angela Redlak, a clinical psychologist at the Renfrew Center... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Readers' Comments $1 mil offer to bare all Aug 22, 2008
With people like you around, it's no wonder eating disorders and body image issues are rife. Posted by: Emma of Melbourne 11:59am today Comment 4 of 5. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Students make connections on intenships Aug 22, 2008
Meeker said she particularly enjoys editing and is now working on producing her own documentary on eating disorders. I don t think there s very good awareness at all in terms of eating disorders, she said. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Epilepsy drug shown to reverse obesity in rats Aug 21, 2008
A fairly significant proportion of subjects who are obese suffer from something called binge eating disorders. They binge-eat based on cues. (MSNBC -- Health)
Addiction drug reverses obesity in rats Aug 21, 2008
"A fairly significant proportion of subjects who are obese suffer from something called binge eating disorders. They binge-eat based on cues. They see a cake, they smell a hamburger and they crave and they start to eat. One of the great things about this drug is it stops this," Dewey added. "Most drugs of abuse do the same thing to the brain. They increase dopamine. GVG can prevent that increase of dopamine," DeMarco said. (Scientific American)
Half of college students consider suicide Aug 20, 2008
The results raise the startling suggestion that suicidal thoughts could be a common experience on par with substance abuse, depression and eating disorders, Drum said. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
'Half of college students in US consider suicide' Aug 20, 2008
The results raise the startling suggestion that suicidal thoughts could be a common experience on par with substance abuse, depression and eating disorders. The survey defined considering suicide as having at least one episode of suicidal thinking at some point. (Times of India)
Suicidal thoughts among college students more common than expected Aug 18, 2008
From the survey, the authors found that suicidal thoughts are a frequently recurring experience akin to substance abuse, depression and eating disorders. They also found that relying solely upon the current treatment model, which identifies and helps students who are in crisis, is insufficient for addressing reducing all forms of suicide behavior on college campuses. (EurekAlert!)
* The Michael Phelps Diet: dont try this at home Aug 17, 2008
Jennifer Seys were the reverse of Phelps; the former US gymnast revealed in a shocking book published in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics that young girl gymnasts routinely binge and purge their food and suffer from what most doctors would call eating disorders. Sey recounts how one coach picked up a loud-hailer and berated one of her teammates in public for putting on 1kg. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mom shocked by trend in teen dressing: modesty Aug 17, 2008
Eating disorders, depression and low self-confidence can result. Happily, there's evidence that the covered-up styles for teens might continue into next season and beyond. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Rizzo gets ready for next pageant challenge Aug 16, 2008
" After competing in pageants for 10 years, she said she has experienced all the stereotypes first hand. "I've been around people who have had eating disorders all of my life, and it's not just in the pageant circuit. It's in dance venues, too. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Model Health Certs Dropped Aug 16, 2008
Eating Disorders Videos ... Health certificates proving models are not suffering from eating disorders have been dropped, following a refusal by fashionistas to sign up to the scheme ... The news comes amid fears that designers are still using size zero models suffering from anorexia despite calls that they should be banned because they encourage eating disorders in young women. (Sky News)
Sexualisation 'harms' young girls Aug 15, 2008
Sexualisation can lead to a lack of confidence with their bodies as well as depression and eating disorders. Such images also have a negative effect on healthy sexual development in girls, the researchers said. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Argentina Takes A Stand Against Obesity Aug 15, 2008
(August 14, 2008)Senators in Argentina have approved a bill extending public and private healthcare coverage to the treatment of obesity and other eating disorders. The lawmakers unanimously backed the "Obesity Law" Wednesday, saying that fighting obesity, anorexia and bulimia is in the national interest. (KWTX.com, TX)
London Fashion Week scraps plans to ban underweight models Aug 15, 2008
The Model Health Inquiry was launched last September because of fears that the promotion of very thin models was causing eating disorders among women. But the latest report concluded that measurements such as body mass index, based on weight and height ratios, were not accurate or reliable enough to identify eating disorders ... Fund proper study into the prevalence of eating disorders among models. (Daily Mail)
Argentina Declares Obesity a Disease Aug 15, 2008
(BUENOS AIRES, Argentina) Argentine senators have approved a bill declaring obesity and other eating disorders diseases covered by the nation's public and private health care programs. The lawmakers unanimously backed the "Obesity Law" Wednesday, saying that fighting obesity, anorexia and bulimia is in the national interest. (Time.com)
Geri Halliwell strips for bikini shoot Aug 14, 2008
Throughout her career, the 36-year-old has battled eating disorders, but is adamant that she is now fit and well after giving birth to her daughter Bluebell in 2006. In a new spread for British magazine Hello. (India Times, India)
London drops plan to bar size zero models Aug 14, 2008
In 2007, it adopted a voluntary health policy, recommending that models under 16 not be used in runway shows, educating the industry about the early signs of eating disorders and having models get professional help if needed. The Chambre Syndicale in Paris, which regulates the marketing for high fashion items in France, decided it could not be held responsible for the women who model the clothes. (MSNBC -- News)
Eating disorders: Fashion Council drops models' health test plan Aug 14, 2008
Eating disorders: Fashion Council drops models' health test plan ... Eating disorders: Fashion Council drops models' health test plan. (guardian.co.uk)
Eating Disorder Risk High in Young Active Women Aug 14, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young female athletes or those with high levels of physical activity seem to be more vulnerable to eating disorders than their less athletic peers, a study suggests ... At greatest risk were students who competed in varsity athletics and had a high level of anxiety over their performance, the researchers report in the International Journal of Eating Disorders ... Past studies have shown that female athletes tend to have a higher risk of eating disorders than their... (MEDLINEplus)
HEALTH EVENTS Aug 13, 2008
Free seminar for parents of children with eating disorders -- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 25, provides an opportunity to connect with other parents experiencing similar situations and share information and resources. Call 341-9629 to register and receive location information. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Chinese grab gold in gymnastics; U.S. is second Aug 13, 2008
"I think the U.S. women look healthy, not decrepit like some gymnasts used to look because of eating disorders and those type of things," said Dominique Dawes, a former Olympic gold medalist for the United States. "It's nice to see gymnasts finally looking like young women, not children.". (International Herald Tribune)
Eating-Disorder Class Actions Get Judge's Go-Ahead Aug 12, 2008
A federal judge says putative class actions seeking medical coverage for eating disorders can go forward, though eviscerated of some causes of action ... At issue is whether eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are biologically based mental illnesses, for which state law and the policies at issue require benefits comparable to those for physical ailments ... The plaintiffs sued on behalf of their minor daughters who allegedly were denied benefits because Horizon classified their eating... (Law.com)
Tisei: Highlights of the legislative year Aug 10, 2008
The Legislature approved an expanded Mental Health Parity Law that adds eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, substance abuse and autism to the list of biologically-based mental health conditions insurers are required to cover. A children s mental health bill, which passed both branches and is now awaiting final enactment, will help identify children in need of services earlier through screenings in pediatricians offices, early education programs and schools. (Malden Observer, MA)
Can't Stop Surfing? Rehab May Be Next Aug 8, 2008
During Ben's six-week stay at the institute, he went to group therapy with addicts battling other vices, such as eating disorders. "In fact, the person who is addicted to his or her computer is going to have the same 'high' as the drug addict who is about to go see their drug dealer," Camacho said. (ABC News)
IN OUR VIEW: People with eating disorders need help Aug 7, 2008
Eating disorders are costly to fight and difficult to conquer ... We agree that insurance companies should cover treatment for eating disorders ... It is estimated that individuals with eating disorders need anywhere from three to six months of inpatient care. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Health Buzz: New Flu Vaccines and Other Health News Aug 7, 2008
That's particularly true for the 25 percent of girls who go through puberty early and are at greater risk for problems like delinquency, eating disorders, and depression. While these girls may look grown up, the bottom line is they still need involved parents. (U.S. News & World Report)
Lindner Center ready for patients Aug 7, 2008
Among the conditions the center will treat are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, impulse control disorders, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Reader Comments. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Trouble eating Aug 6, 2008
An author of six books on childrens eating disorders, Dr Fisberg said that in general, paediatric clinics record about 10% to 25% of children as being picky eaters ... Studies have shown that picky eating can lead to growth complications, increased chronic illness and increased risk of developing eating disorders later in life. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tisei: Highlighting the Legislative accomplishments of 2007-08 Aug 6, 2008
Mental health coverage The Legislature approved an expanded Mental Health Parity Law that adds eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, substance abuse and autism to the list of biologically-based mental health conditions insurers are required to cover. A children s mental health bill, which passed both branches and is now awaiting final enactment, will help identify children in need of services earlier through screenings in pediatricians offices, early education programs and schools. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Catoosa author seeks to bring hope with latest book Aug 5, 2008
Book: Orphaned Hearts: Choosing to Live and Learning to Fly" Author: Sherrell Bechtel Topic: A story of overcoming child abuse Website: powerandvictoryliving.com She has a master s degree in social work from the University of Alabama and that she is a certified domestic violence counselor and a nationally recognized substance abuse professional with certifications in the treatment of alcohol, drugs, sexual and eating disorders. She received her doctorate of divinity and is an ordained minister... (Catoosa County News, GA)
The lowdown on eating disorders Aug 5, 2008
TodayS edition of The Daily 10 talks about a sensitive and controversial topic: eating disorders ... Diagnostics have shown that eating disorders occur in many Caucasian females, but it doesnt mean that Filipinos are safe from these disorders. (Manila Standard Today)
Jellinek: Transition to college Aug 5, 2008
Adolescents with a range of psychiatric problems such as depression, substance abuse, eating disorders and other issues may require some thoughtful planning to provide support at school and increase the likelihood that their college experience will be a success. Parents should not set too high an expectation of a smooth transition even when the teenager is going to their first choice college. (Newton Tab, MA)
The terrible cost of bulimia Aug 4, 2008
The insurance company didn t want to cover eating disorders ... According to the F.R.E.E.D. Foundation (the Gail R. Schoenbach Foundation for recovery and elimination of eating disorders), the parity law would end insurance discrimination against mental health and substance abuse disorders for more than 113 million Americans, requiring full parity coverage with physical health benefits ... She said eating disorders cause serious and sometimes fatal medical issues. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
New Drug Rehabilitation Center Where There is Care There Is Help Aug 4, 2008
As the C.A.R.E. family says, "We have seen the battle first hand." And as our nation's compulsion, eating disorders, and drug addictions continue to go unrestricted, it is a battle that continues today. Is it possible to help an addict. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Health claims dangerous for diabetics Aug 4, 2008
Because people with type II diabetes often have eating disorders, including a tendency to binge eat, it was dangerous to market Xocai as "diabetic friendly," while other health claims were "a load of rubbish,' she said. The Powerhouse Cookie contains 220 calories, with sugar, fat and 41 grams of carbohydrate making it risky for people who "loaded up" by eating several without having enough insulin "on board". "It's trying to blind with pseudo science They're trying to say there is something... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Women to help peers in pain through new counseling center Aug 4, 2008
That helps volunteers field a wide variety of problems from depression and eating disorders to parenting and suicide. Although rooted in God, the center welcomes any woman, regardless of religious belief. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Anorexia athletica, the price that many female athletes pay for gold Aug 4, 2008
In their drive to maintain a competitive edge many sportwomen develop eating disorders ... At her lowest point Outram's weight plummeted to 4st (29kg) and her body fat to 11 per cent. She spent two years as an inpatient in a hospital eating disorders unit ... Eating disorders are not easy to explain as each case has a range of psychological factors unique to the sufferer, says Hulley. (Times Online)
Help for eating disorders:Proposed law would requireinsurers to cover treatment Aug 3, 2008
Eating disorders take physical and emotional tolls on the people who have them ... Eating disorders know no socio-economic, ethnic or national borders, therapists said, and they have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, therapists said ... And nearly 80 percent of those who have eating disorders experience symptoms for one to 15 years, according to the National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders, or ANAD.. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Sleeping-pill users face kitchen chaos as they binge eat in sleep Aug 2, 2008
It vows to fight a class action lawsuit brought by some users, saying it issues a warning of possible sleep-related eating disorders with the pack. Some doctors urge patients to install a chime on their bedroom door, to alert them when they are on an unconscious food foray. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Mind Over Matter Aug 2, 2008
Its champions include Geneen Roth, the author of "Feeding the Hungry Heart" and a well-known teacher in the field of eating disorders ... Darpinian, a marriage and family counselor in Modesto, is joining with researchers in the Eating Disorders Program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford in an intuitive eating study involving adolescents. (Modesto Bee, CA)
The generation of 'damaged' girls Jul 31, 2008
They say marketing takes unfair advantage of children's desire for affection and the need to conform, leading to eating disorders, low self-esteem and depression. Their report echoes a warning by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and follows a United Nations study last week saying that British children were in the developed world. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Sexualisation 'harms' young girls Jul 31, 2008
Sexualisation can lead to a lack of confidence with their bodies as well as depression and eating disorders. Such images also have a negative effect on healthy sexual development in girls, the researchers said. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Yoga camp offers sanctuary Jul 30, 2008
I had horrible anxiety and eating disorders. Today, Fleming owns and operates Sanctuary Yoga, Massage and Wellness Studio, at two locations, one in Plymouth at 47 Court St., and another at 30 Independence Road in Kingston, where she is holding two five-day camps for young women in August. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
A curb on gay marriage will fall Jul 30, 2008
In other legislation addressed yesterday, lawmakers passed a bill that gives greater access to treatments for patients with substance abuse problems, autism, eating disorders, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Known as the "mental health parity bill," the measure, passed by the House and Senate, allows coverage for treatments of the four conditions, to go along with those that current law requires health insurers to provide full coverage for. (Boston Globe)
Beacon Hill potential and peril Jul 29, 2008
A Senate bill creates more access to treatment for autism, eating disorders, substance abuse, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Currently, insurers can limit treatment of these conditions to 24 outpatient sessions and 60 days of hospitalization per year. (Boston Globe)
Eating disorder symptoms more common among female athletes and exercisers Jul 29, 2008
July 28, 2008 - A recent study published by the International Journal of Eating Disorders reveals that university undergraduate women who actively participate in sports and exercise-related activities tend to have higher rates of attitudes and behaviors related to eating disorders compared to those who do not regularly exercise ... All participants completed the Eating Disorders Inventory, a self-report measuring eating related behaviors and attitudes; the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, a... (EurekAlert!)
'Twilight' 's last gleaming Jul 28, 2008
Pick of the week Kenny Brechner of Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers, in Farmington, Maine, recommends "Looks," by Madeleine George (Viking): "George, a playwright, is a marvelous stylist. This insightful and compelling young adult novel provides a fascinating treatment not only of eating disorders, but of plagiarism and the nature of theft, possession, and revenge.". Jan Gardner can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Unpalatable truth behind care provided for the sufferers in Wales ... Jul 28, 2008
Unpalatable truth behind care provided for the sufferers in Wales of a range of eating disorders - WalesOnline ... Unpalatable truth behind care provided for the sufferers in Wales of a range of eating disorders ... I LAST wrote a column on eating disorders in January this year, stating the need for a national strategy on eating disorders in Wales, and for the Welsh Assembly Government to prioritise investment in this area. (WalesOnline)
Dear (Food) Diary - Fit Nation - TIME Jul 27, 2008
A new study on eating disorders suggests prevention starts with getting girls to realize they've been duped. The diagnosis is grim, says Dr. Sanjay Gupta, but some experimental new therapies could extend the senator's life. (Time.com)
Frequent Family Meals Might Reduce Teen Substance Use Jul 26, 2008
18, 2004) It's not only the routine of sitting down to dinner as a family, but the importance, structure, and atmosphere of family meals that may help steer adolescent girls from eating disorders. (Sep. (Science Daily)
To hell and back: appetite for life regained Jul 26, 2008
Howard-Taylor, 19, seems an unlikely hero in the war against eating disorders, but her new book, Biting Anorexia, is being hailed by experts as one of the "most stunning" ever written on the subject. It is the only memoir written by a recovered anorexic to be endorsed by the Eating Disorders Foundation of NSW because it refuses to glamorise the disorder, highlighting instead the inner turmoil, loneliness and quiet desperation behind the denial of food. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Senate backs broader mental health coverage Jul 25, 2008
Patients with autism, eating disorders, substance abuse problems, or post-traumatic stress disorder would have greater access to treatments under proposed legislation that passed in the state Senate yesterday. The measure differs from a broader "mental health parity" bill that has passed in the House. (Boston Globe)
Don't say THIS to new date Jul 25, 2008
Besides, eating disorders are so 1990s. Don't Miss. (CNN)
House approves mental health parity legislation Jul 24, 2008
Examples of disorders that were not fully covered by the earlier statute are eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse disorders. The biological distinction is contradicted by a growing body of research which attributes many presumed non-biologically based disorders, such as eating disorders or addictions, to biological factors. (Malden Observer, MA)
Serious School Failure Is Depressing For Girls, But Not Boys Jul 24, 2008
15, 2008) Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stand a substantially greater risk of developing eating disorders in adolescence than girls without ADHD, a new study has found. "Adolescent girls ... > (May 24, 2007) For a decade, the legislative push for "abstinence only" sex education has suggested that nonmarital sex negatively affects a teen's mental health. But a new study shows that the negative mental side ... > (Feb. 9, 2004) Feelings of depression and low self-esteem plague... (Science Daily)
HEALTH BLOG: Mental health news and notes Jul 23, 2008
Mental health - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Viagra might help some women. (USA Today -- Money)
Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol Jul 23, 2008
A previous analysis of the same study participants found a stronger association for girls than boys between family meals and a lower risk of eating disorders. Yet to come is an analysis of the effect family meals have on a teen's mental health. (Health-Finder)
Structural Family Therapy Jul 22, 2008
Treating issues such as child problems, mental illness, eating disorders, conflict, and trauma are all possible for the trained family therapist. Family therapy is extremely effective in overcoming many child and adolescent problems. (Suite101.com)
Obesity Is Number One Health Concern For Kids In 2008 Jul 21, 2008
Issues that did not rank among the top 10 overall health concerns, but were included in the National Poll on Children s Health include: driving accidents, depression, asthma, eating disorders, neighborhood safety, school violence, autism and suicide. The National Poll on Children s Health also found that adults who did not have children in their households were more likely than parents to list drug abuse, smoking and tobacco use, Internet safety, and sexually transmitted infections as top health... (Science Daily)
Legal fight destroys woman's life Jul 21, 2008
Flashbacks, inability to concentrate, depression, exhaustion and eating disorders are common symptoms of PTSD - once written off as combat fatigue - and exhibited by those embroiled in court battles, Huffer says. While working to help Lanson for years, she has recently entered the legal arena with her. (The Palm Beach Post)
New 4-H club will have solid green mission Jul 20, 2008
"We are seeing so many problems with obesity and eating disorders and not having appropriate exercise every day," she said. "Helping kids to practice and learn and find out about healthy situations is something we've always done in 4-H.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wii Fit raises obesity furore Jul 20, 2008
Nintendo's Wii Fit game has attracted the ire of childhood obesity experts for telling healthy kids they are fat, which might cause eating disorders and self-esteem issues. The game assesses players' fitness levels based on their body mass index, labelling them underweight, ideal weight, overweight or obese. (The Age, Australia)
