Eating Disorders - Page 7

August 12, 2016

US Olympic swimmers open up about body image and eating disorders

Read what U.S. Olympic swimmers Misty Hyman, Maya DiRado, and Amanda Beard have to say about athletes who have coped eating disorders.

August 9, 2016

Candace Cameron Bure opens up about faith, family and struggles with bulimia

"Fuller House” star and co-host of “The View” Candace Cameron Bure has spoken out in recent years about her struggle with bulimia, and she’s not stopping now.

July 22, 2016

'I Photoshop Victoria's Secret models so they're impossibly beautiful'

A former Victoria’s Secret retoucher recently spilled the tricks of the trade to Refinery29, dishing on everything from hairy models to making ultrathin bodies look curvier.

July 5, 2016

College 'drunkorexia' is more common than thought

The term "drunkorexia" has been used for several years to describe a particularly risky type of behavior on college campuses—students skip meals or exercise intensely before drinking, or deliberately purge during or afterward.

June 29, 2016

Binge-eating disorder can be treated with talk therapy or drugs

People with recurring episodes of binge-eating can be helped with talk therapy or medication, according to a new review of previous studies.

May 26, 2016

Girls' early puberty and breast development tied to depression

Girls who go through puberty and develop breasts earlier than peers may have a higher risk of depression as well, a Chinese study suggests.

May 9, 2016

Eating-disorder enthusiasts build a community on Twitter

Twitter users who support eating disorders often group together and form like-minded networks, sharing content that promotes eating disorder lifestyles, according to a new study.

May 2, 2016

5 eating disorders you've never heard of

When I was 13, I was taken out of school for a month to deal with an eating disorder.

April 6, 2016

#A4Waist: Dangerous social media trend asks women to prove how 'paper thin' they are

Young girls in Asia are participating in a viral social media trend that encourages women to prove how small their waists are.

April 4, 2016

25-year-old who beat anorexia inspires others with bodybuilding

A 25-year-old British woman who suffered from severe anorexia that led to hair loss now inspires thousands of followers on Instagram with her competitive bodybuilding hobby.