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How to Choose the Best Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Eating disorders are deeply-rooted psychological conditions that can have a serious impact on someone’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Due to the complexity of their nature, they nearly always require [...]
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How Anorexia Can Affect Social Life and Skills

Anorexia is an eating disorder that usually involves an intense fear of weight gain, a distorted body image, and the restriction of food or energy intake. A person’s struggles with [...]
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Connections Between ADHD & Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

We often think of mental illnesses in exclusive terms or their diagnosis as absolute. In reality, that’s far from the case. It is not infrequent for one mental health condition [...]
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Long-Term Effects of Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental health disorder that manifests as an unhealthy obsession with food, weight gain, and body image. It can lead to numerous dangerous physical and psychological [...]
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How Cultural Traditions Can Shape Body Image

How does culture affect beauty standards? The answer is complex and hinges on any number of factors. Different groups may revere certain body shapes, sizes, or features, creating an “ideal” [...]
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The Fear of Eating in Public (Deipnophobia): How to Address It

Deipnophobia is a form of social anxiety disorder, manifesting as the fear of eating in front of others. The condition can be difficult or even debilitating to deal with every [...]
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Can Anorexia Stunt Growth? Anorexia Nervosa and Stunted Growth Concerns

The body relies on good nutrition to help people reach their full potential. This is especially important during adolescence, when the body experiences heavy growth spurts. But if someone develops [...]
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Genetic Factors Behind Eating Disorders

Are eating disorders genetic? Researchers think so—eating disorders can be a result of both genetic and environmental influences. Several studies suggest that people with anorexia share genetic abnormalities. While similar studies haven’t been conducted [...]
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Anorexia Nervosa & Heart Failure

Anorexia nervosa (AN) can have a major impact on heart health. The body’s largest muscle, the heart beats both day and night, pushing blood, nutrients, and oxygen to all tissues in [...]
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