How Technology and Social Media Influences Body Image

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Social Media Apps It’s hard to overstate the media’s influence on people’s body image. One in three teen girls says being on Instagram exacerbates their body image issues. [1] Many adult women, men, and non-binary adults would likely say the same. While social media sites can encourage body-positive content, these same sites also often amplify dangerous “thinspiration” posts, which [...]
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How to Encourage a Partner Who Struggles With Poor Body Image

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Encouraging a Partner If your partner struggles with poor body image, you’re not alone. Body insecurity is remarkably common. By age 13, more than half of American girls are unhappy with their bodies. And by the time girls reach age 17, 78% are dissatisfied. [1] Poor body image can strain your relationship and lead to conflict. While you [...]
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Treating Binge Eating Disorder with FDA-Approved Medicines

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Medicine Years ago, treating binge eating disorder (BED) with medication was uncommon. Researchers say drugs can be effective when combined with traditional therapy and ongoing support. Vyvanse: Common Medication for Binge Eating The most common pharmacological treatment for binge eating disorder (BED) is lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, commonly known by the brand name Vyvanse. This drug is a central nervous [...]
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Salivary Gland Swelling & Symptoms Due to Eating Disorders

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Swollen Glands The human body has three pairs of major salivary glands: Parotid glands Submandibular glands Sublingual glands Swelling of these glands, but the parotids in particular, is a symptom of both bulimia and anorexia. Often, it’s one of the first visible signs that someone has developed an eating disorder. Swollen parotid glands generally shrink back down after regular purging [...]
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Best Eating Disorder Apps That Help Track & Aid Your Recovery Progress

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Find Your Purpose Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses affecting 30 million people in the U.S. alone. [1] Recovering from an eating disorder can be challenging and requires hard work, accountability, and support. Thanks to modern technology, numerous eating disorder recovery apps are available. These five eating disorder apps connect you with in-the-moment support, monitor your meals and [...]
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Can I Still Get Treatment for My Eating Disorder With Medicare?

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Medicare If you have Medicare, many eating disorder treatment options are available. Medicare typically covers inpatient treatment, which is traditionally done in a hospital setting for medical stabilization. Inpatient eating disorder treatment is provided for a short period and followed by residential care. How to Use Your Medicare Benefits  More than 63 million people are enrolled [...]
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Effective Treatments for Co-Occurring ARFID & Autism

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Looking into the view About one in 44 children are diagnosed with autism. [1] Many of these children develop significant food rituals that are hard to break. Sometimes, those habits are significant enough to merit a diagnosis of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). To them, there are no safe foods. Autism has changed their relationship with eating. Treatment teams can address co-occurring [...]
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Anorexia Nervosa and Its Long-Term Repercussions

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Woman on shore Anorexia is a severe medical, physical, emotional, and mental disease. It affects all areas of the body both in the short and long term. Your treatment team and medical provider can work with you to reverse the physical and psychological damage caused by anorexia. How Anorexia Affects the Body Anorexia affects all parts of the [...]
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Returning to School May Increase the Risk for Body Dissatisfaction

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Back to school As students around the country returned to their classrooms for the new academic year, they most likely experienced a range of emotions: excitement about reuniting with friends, anxiety about upcoming academic challenges, and stress caused by new routines and expectations. Returning to school after the long summer break can represent a significant change in the [...]
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