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Eating Disorders

Articles, Videos and treatment options for Eating Disorders

The term "eating disorder" encompasses a wide variety of abnormal behaviors that can present in a number of clinical pictures. One of the most basic ways to define "eating disorder" is as a cluster of abnormal eating habits associated with deranged thoughts or negative feelings. To define "eating disorder" adequately both psychological and clinical symptoms must be addressed.

Our overview of eating disorders can be found here. For the latest content, scroll down and select from the list.

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Diabulimia: Where Eating Disorders and Diabetes Cross Paths
Many young women who develop Type 1 diabetes experience rapid weight loss as a result of the body’s...
December 12, 2012
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Eating Disorders Accompanied by Other Conditions
The pain of an eating disorder is hard enough, but many disordered eaters have underlying conditions...
December 12, 2012
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What are Eating Disorders? (Video)
Gain a better of understanding of what eating disorders are and if you could be at risk of developi...
December 10, 2012
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"Binge Eating Disorder" Added to DSM
It's been a long time coming, but "binge eating disorder" is now officially in the American Psychiat...
December 10, 2012
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Starving In The Shadows: Physicians with Eating Disorders
Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani discusses the taboo subject of eating disorders in doctors Medical school i...
December 10, 2012
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What to Do When You Have an Eating Disorder (Video)
If you think you may have an eating disorder, find out what you can do to get help. More Videos
December 10, 2012
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Navigating the Holidays: 5 Tips for Supporting a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
When a friend or family member has an eating disorder, getting through the holidays can be challengi...
December 10, 2012
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Eating Disorders in Young Children on the Rise
Eating disorders are dangerous at any age, but the greatest risks occur for children under 12. More...
November 30, 2012
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Extreme Healthy Eating: The Dangers Of Orthorexia
Orthorexia (also known as 'orthoexia') is an eating disorder developed when people take healthy eat...
November 30, 2012
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An Interview With Author and Anorexia Survivor Shannon Cutts
Shannon Cutts is the author of "Beating Ana," a book about her 15-year battle with an eating disorde...
November 29, 2012
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