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Going Too Far
01/01/03, PDR.netNearly everyone has seen the images: an impossibly thin young girl, obsessively toying with food but never eating it, the details of her skeleton clearly visible through her dry flesh; or the young woman with bulimia, compulsively stuffing herself w
Anorexia - Why It Happens
01/01/03, PDR.netAnorexia and eating disorders are unhealthy responses to stress, painful feelings, and other problems. While the specific cause is unknown, the condition seems to stem from a combination of psychological, biological, familial, and cultural factors.
Profile of a Bulimic
01/01/03, PDR.netAll victims of bulimia are plagued by irresistible urges to binge on food. During a binge, bulimics often choose foods—such as ice cream, candy bars, puddings and cookies—that are high-fat, high-sugar, easy-to-swallow, and easy-to-vomit afterward. B
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Bulimia - Who's at Risk?
01/01/03, PDR.netWhile young and middle or upper class women are particularly susceptible to bulimia, the disorder strikes people of all economic backgrounds and is found among all ethnic groups. The illness usually begins between the ages of 15 and 24, but it can o
Binge-Eating Disorder
01/01/03, PDR.netNow regarded as a psychiatric problem unto itself, binge-eating disorder is, essentially, bulimia without the purging. Binge-eaters do not force themselves to vomit, take laxatives, or otherwise rid themselves of their food, and hence, are almost al
Paving the Way for Memory Lane
03/20/07, Ask Dr. MaoFeeling like the absent-minded professor lately? Here are some memory-improving strategies to keep your brain sharp.
Anorexia: What to Look for
01/07/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityEating disorders have been on the rise since the 1960s, coinciding with the media's growing focus on "the perfect body." Today, at least 10 million…
Bulimia: A Hidden Disorder
12/09/05, Johns Hopkins UniversityAccording to the National Eating Disorders Association, bulimia nervosa affects approximately 1 to 2 percent of adolescent and young adult women. Just…
The Dark Side of Eating
11/03/05, Johns Hopkins UniversityLast night I watched with interest a media insight into the world of eating disorders. Paula Zahn of CNN took an hour-long look at different types of…
Going Up! 7 Pointers to Lift a Bad Mood
08/27/07, Ask Dr. MaoA bad mood not only gives you a gloomy outlook, it also lowers your immune function, leading the way to illness.
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