When we think of Eating Disorders we typically think of females. Depending on the study, about 90 percent of people with an eating disorder are women or girls. What is not mentioned or is ignored is ...
High school health classes often consist of a series of awkward lessons about STDs, drugs, and alcohol. Rarely do these ...
Although eating disorders impact athletes of all genders, research has primarily focused on female athletes creating a significant gap in understanding how eating disorders develop and impact male ...
Eating disorders are also prevalent among high school and collegiate athletes. According to the NEDA, eating disorders arise "from a variety of physical, emotional, and social issues," and ...
Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image, including common disorders like ...
High school health classes often consist of a series of awkward lessons about STDs, drugs, and alcohol. Rarely do these classes teach students anything about another critical component of their health ...
Almost 30 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Three-time Olympian Jessie Diggins, who has been ...
Eating disorders impact millions of Americans with 9% expected to be affected at some point in their lives. Rogelio Mares reports how one local athlete is using her own experience to take her ...
Binge eating disorder can seriously affect a person’s physical and mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment. Healthcare professionals can prescribe it ...
In light of National Eating Disorders Awareness Month AJ Toler debunks stereotypes of populations most affected by eating disorders.