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Anorexia Nervosa

Articles, Videos and Treatment Options for Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by both psychological and physiological signs and symptoms related to low body weight and abnormal food restriction behaviors. Anorexia Nervosa typically presents with two main types of behavior, either as restricting food intake, or as bingeing with purging. Medical and psychological guidance is often required for treatment.

An overview of anorexia can be found here. Browse the following for the latest articles and videos about anorexia.

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Renourishment
Renourishment is the process of restoring nutrition to someone who has experienced severe starvation...
September 26, 2011
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Refeeding Syndrome Symptoms
Refeeding syndrome symptoms may occur when a person receives a large intake of carbohydrates followi...
September 12, 2011
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Anorexia Fulfills Need to Belong
Australian researcher Dr. Megan Warin has determined that many individuals who suffer from anorexia...
August 26, 2011
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Anorexia and Teens
A look at teens battling eating disorders like anorexia More Videos
August 17, 2011
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Understanding "Drunkorexia"
Eating disorders are evolving and one troubling doctors is something known as "drunkorexia" Mor...
June 18, 2011
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Refeeding
Refeeding syndrome was first described in Japanese prisoners of war from World War II who had been s...
June 6, 2011
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Biological Basis for Anxiety with Food in Anorexic Women
A new study published online in the "International Journal of Eating Disorders," provides evidence t...
June 5, 2011
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Being Born In Spring May Increase Risk Of Developing Anorexia
A new study from the University of Oxford has found an association between being born in springtime...
April 29, 2011
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Being Born In The Spring May Increase Odds Of Developing Anorexia
A new study from the University of Oxford has found an association between being born in springtime...
April 29, 2011
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Psychology Of Anorexia
The psychology of anorexia is complex and convoluted. There are many ways in which anorexia may pre...
April 26, 2011
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