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Apr 28, 2009 -
At age 16, tennis pro Monica Seles became the youngest winner in French Open history, so we were all stunned in 1993 when she was stabbed in the back during a match in Germany, and forced to leave the game for two years. She eventually healed, but was gripped by emotional trauma as she slipped out of the number one ranking and into a depression. In her new book, Getting a Grip, Monica reveals how the sad series of events led to her eating disorder.
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Aug 13, 2007 -
diet blog has a primer on preventing binge eating.
That's Fit wonders if aspartame is a good sugar alternative or not? Me?
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Feb 28, 2007 -
Did you know that binge eating has now become America's most common eating disorder, affecting one in 35 women, making it three times as common as anorexia nervosa? I honestly didn't know until I was watching CNN and saw the story of a young lady who suffered with binge eating.
Binge eating is a relatively unknown disorder since most people think that eating disorders are about not eating, rather than overeating.
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Sep 24, 2007 -
In a society where "thin" is often equated with attractive, it is no surprise that women are 10 times more likely to suffer from bulimia than men. I have noticed lately that more research is being done on the complexities of eating disorders and the national discussion on this topic is becoming, well, more robust. Here are a few stories, studies and interviews on this subject that I wanted to share with you all.
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Sep 06, 2007 -
A lot of people have been asking about the differences in overeating and bingeing. Just because you overeat, does not mean you have a problem bingeing. Splurging on three pieces of pizza (and laughing about it with your diet buddies) is not necessarily considered a binge and it really differs on a case by case basis.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Considerations
- Common Causes
- Home Care
- Call your health care provider if
- What to expect at your health care provider's office
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Binge eating is a disorder characterized by eating more than a person needs to satisfy hunger.
Alternative Names
Eating - binge
Considerations
The eating disorder bulimia is most common among female adolescents or young adults. People with bulimia typically consume large quantities of easily ingested high-calorie foods, usually in secrecy.
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Sep 22, 2009 -
In a recent post about which diets match your personality, one diet mentioned was The Volumetrics Eating Plan. Designed by nutritionist Barbara Rolls, PhD, it's based on the simple fact that people love food. It doesn't deprive you of any types of food, since limiting your diet too severely can cause you to binge and won't help you lose weight.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Complications of Bulimia...
- Complications of Anorexia...
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Treatment for Bulimia
- Treatment for Anorexia
- Therapy
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Eating Disorders Overview
- Eating disorders typically occur among young women.
- Bulimia nervosa involves a pattern of bingeing and purging. Many people with bulimia nervosa also suffer from depression.
- Anorexia nervosa involves a pattern of self-starvation. Patients often have an accompanying anxiety disorder (such as obsessive compulsive disorder) or depression.
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Aug 19, 2009 -
Lauren Conrad's tale proves that moving on and letting go make for a healthy life. The former star of The Hills has not only embraced love with the actor Kyle Howard, but healthy eating is a staple of her new life, too. Gone is the worry of what others think and the junk-food cravings.
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Aug 19, 2009 -
I've noticed that days are slowly becoming shorter, but instead of mourning the passing of another Summer, I am eating all the wonderful fruits the season has to offer.
On the top of my list today are cherries, and here are five reasons you should pick some up today.
Bing and Ranier cherries are truly nature's candy.
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