This week marks National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. To help bring awareness to a serious health issue affecting more than 30 million people, we’re sharing some myths about eating disorders — and the truth about them — from Dr. Allison Chase of the Eating Recovery Center. 9 Myths About Eating Disorders — and the Truth While...
Did you know that on average American women try 61 different diets over the course of their lives? Taking current trends into account, it's predicted that by the year 2030, 85% of Americans will be overweight. To help us sort it all out, we're here today with Eliza Kingsford.Powered by WPeMatico...
Here’s a scary and rarely discussed stat: eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness and suicide rates are 23 percent higher in those with eating disorders than in the general population. In addition, for those with eating disorders, rates of death are elevated compared to those suffering from other mental health...
Today’s post comes from Jillian Lampert who has a PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAED and is the chief strategy officer for The Emily Program, a specialized eating disorder treatment program with locations in Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington. She has worked for The Emily Program since 2006 and is the president and co-founder of the...
Ever had a stressful day, only to reach for a bar of chocolate and feel a million times better? Here's why feeding your feelings isn't doing you any favours The post This Is Why ‘Comfort Eating’ Is A Bad Idea For Your Mental Health appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
In today's show, we chat about how to confront and defuse rabid sugar cravings, what to do when you encounter a cookie in the conference room, how to come to terms with a history of eating disorders and body image issues, and the no willpower way to build impulse control.Powered by WPeMatico...