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Tom Daley opens up about heartbreaking body image issues

Tom Daley shares his ongoing body image struggles despite being a successful Olympian, highlighting challenges with self-acceptance.

He reflects on the impact of societal standards and his past eating disorders on his self-image.

4 weeks ago

Improving Body Image in Adolescents With an Eating Disorder

Improving body image through a functionality-focused exercise can benefit adolescent girls with eating disorders.

Exercise

fromNew York Post

Teen boys are going to extreme lengths to be 'skinny like Timothee Chalamet' - and parents are worried

Teenage boys are increasingly dieting, influenced by social media and changing ideals of masculinity.

Mental health

Ozempic is hailed as a miracle drug. But how does it affect people with eating disorders?

Exercise

5 Signs That Your Relationship With Exercise May Need a Rethink

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

I had fantasies about how it would eventually serve me': my struggle with disordered eating

The author's struggle with food rules intensified during the pandemic, revealing deeper anxieties and societal pressures surrounding body image and dieting.

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Tom Daley opens up about heartbreaking body image issues

Tom Daley shares his ongoing body image struggles despite being a successful Olympian, highlighting challenges with self-acceptance.

He reflects on the impact of societal standards and his past eating disorders on his self-image.

4 weeks ago

Improving Body Image in Adolescents With an Eating Disorder

Improving body image through a functionality-focused exercise can benefit adolescent girls with eating disorders.

Exercise

fromNew York Post

Teen boys are going to extreme lengths to be 'skinny like Timothee Chalamet' - and parents are worried

Teenage boys are increasingly dieting, influenced by social media and changing ideals of masculinity.

Mental health

Ozempic is hailed as a miracle drug. But how does it affect people with eating disorders?

Exercise

5 Signs That Your Relationship With Exercise May Need a Rethink

Why "Appearance Talk" Isn't Just Small Talk

Appearance talk generates negative body image and unhealthy eating attitudes, influencing both those who participate and listen.

2 weeks ago

Social media marketing

"SkinnyTok" May Be Banned, But the Threat Remains

fromBuzzFeed

3 days ago

Food & drink

You Need To Avoid Saying These Seemingly Harmless Phrases To Someone You're Dining With

Why "Appearance Talk" Isn't Just Small Talk

Appearance talk generates negative body image and unhealthy eating attitudes, influencing both those who participate and listen.

2 weeks ago

Social media marketing

"SkinnyTok" May Be Banned, But the Threat Remains

fromBuzzFeed

3 days ago

Food & drink

You Need To Avoid Saying These Seemingly Harmless Phrases To Someone You're Dining With

FYI, Lawyers: It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week - Above the Law

Eating disorders affect males significantly, with bulimia affecting up to 30%, leading to serious mental health challenges.

Mindfulness

fromTiny Buddha

The Secret to Changing Your Relationship with Food - Tiny Buddha

Struggling with food and body image leads to a complex relationship with eating, influenced by trauma and societal expectations.

fromWhoWhatWear

30 Days of Testing Later, Sakara's New Line of Supplements Has Become My Best-Kept Beauty Secret

Health and wellness can significantly influence recovery from issues like eating disorders, as shown by the author's journey through nutrition.

From Standardized to Individualized in Eating Disorder Care

Standardized care in eating disorder treatment fails to empower individuals and may impede effective recovery.

Eating Disorders Are on the Rise and It's Alarming

Eating disorders have surged during the pandemic, profoundly impacting emotional and physical well-being, highlighting the complexity of recovery.

Anorexia's severe physical consequences can include lasting damage such as tooth loss and osteoporosis.

Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating disorders limit life experiences, while recovery allows for a fuller existence.

Facing emotional pain is essential for true healing from eating disorders.

Life's unpredictability underscores the illusion of control.

Law

fromAbove the Law

FYI, Lawyers: It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week - Above the Law

Eating disorders affect males significantly, with bulimia affecting up to 30%, leading to serious mental health challenges.

Mindfulness

fromTiny Buddha

The Secret to Changing Your Relationship with Food - Tiny Buddha

Struggling with food and body image leads to a complex relationship with eating, influenced by trauma and societal expectations.

fromWhoWhatWear

30 Days of Testing Later, Sakara's New Line of Supplements Has Become My Best-Kept Beauty Secret

Health and wellness can significantly influence recovery from issues like eating disorders, as shown by the author's journey through nutrition.

From Standardized to Individualized in Eating Disorder Care

Standardized care in eating disorder treatment fails to empower individuals and may impede effective recovery.

Eating Disorders Are on the Rise and It's Alarming

Eating disorders have surged during the pandemic, profoundly impacting emotional and physical well-being, highlighting the complexity of recovery.

Anorexia's severe physical consequences can include lasting damage such as tooth loss and osteoporosis.

Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating disorders limit life experiences, while recovery allows for a fuller existence.

Facing emotional pain is essential for true healing from eating disorders.

Life's unpredictability underscores the illusion of control.

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fromtime.com

2 weeks ago

Why Does Menopause Treatment Always Include a Diet?

We are finally, as a culture, having conversations about menopause that were once spoken only in whispers, indicating a positive societal shift towards openness.

Women

#mental-health

fromenglish.elpais.com

Guilt, shame and fear of gaining weight: The emotional toll that comes from compulsive eating

Binge Eating Disorder deeply impacts emotional well-being and body image, but treatment exists through a multidisciplinary approach.

fromIrish Independent

Eating disorder sufferers 'being failed by the State' for lack of services and hospital beds

The lack of awareness about eating disorders significantly affects treatment and recovery efforts.

Government standardization on eating disorder education is needed to change current narratives.

How Deadly Are Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders significantly elevate mortality risk, with overall chances of dying from such disorders increased by 339%.

Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate among eating disorders, with a 521% increased risk of dying.

Do You Hate What You See in Your Mirror?

Body dysmorphic disorder leads individuals to obsess over their appearance, often resulting in unhealthy behaviors despite being perceived as attractive by others.

fromTODAY.com

6 things parents don't know about eating disorders (but should)

Eating disorders affect children and teens of all body types, not just those visibly underweight.

Social media marketing

fromWIRED

Eating Disorder Content Is Infiltrating TikTok. Some Creators Are Going Viral Debunking It

The 'SkinnyTok' trend promotes dangerous eating habits among youth, with minimal moderation from platforms like TikTok and X.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Guilt, shame and fear of gaining weight: The emotional toll that comes from compulsive eating

Binge Eating Disorder deeply impacts emotional well-being and body image, but treatment exists through a multidisciplinary approach.

fromIrish Independent

Eating disorder sufferers 'being failed by the State' for lack of services and hospital beds

The lack of awareness about eating disorders significantly affects treatment and recovery efforts.

Government standardization on eating disorder education is needed to change current narratives.

How Deadly Are Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders significantly elevate mortality risk, with overall chances of dying from such disorders increased by 339%.

Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate among eating disorders, with a 521% increased risk of dying.

Do You Hate What You See in Your Mirror?

Body dysmorphic disorder leads individuals to obsess over their appearance, often resulting in unhealthy behaviors despite being perceived as attractive by others.

fromTODAY.com

6 things parents don't know about eating disorders (but should)

Eating disorders affect children and teens of all body types, not just those visibly underweight.

Social media marketing

fromWIRED

Eating Disorder Content Is Infiltrating TikTok. Some Creators Are Going Viral Debunking It

The 'SkinnyTok' trend promotes dangerous eating habits among youth, with minimal moderation from platforms like TikTok and X.

This Popular Diet Trend Could Be An Eating Disorder In Disguise

Intermittent fasting may disguise disordered eating behaviors, particularly for those at risk.

Social media marketing

fromFast Company

TikTok bans the #SkinnyTok hashtag for unhealthy weight-loss content. Will it actually solve the problem?

TikTok has removed the #SkinnyTok hashtag to combat harmful weight-loss content amidst regulatory pressure.

Health

What happened to body positivity? podcast

The rise of #SkinnyTok and weight-loss drugs poses risks to vulnerable individuals, especially those with eating disorders.

fromKqed

On Catalina Island, a Resilient Swimmer Finds Freedom in Open Water | KQED

Degazon's journey, shaped by her experiences with eating disorders and deafness, highlights the resilience and determination to embrace life and inspire others.

Silicon Valley food

My Daughter Is Getting Too Skinny

Anorexia nervosa is a family issue requiring proactive parental involvement.

How One Bad Bite Can Ruin a Food Forever

To see how deep this connection runs, this team decided to test it out using Kool-Aid. The study introduced a group of mice to Grape Kool-Aid, a novel flavor to them. Half of the mice were then injected with lithium chloride, a chemical that induces nausea.

SF food

Confronting Eating Fears: Breaking the Cycle

Exposure therapy is effective in treating eating disorders by confronting fears related to eating behaviors.

Avoiding foods linked to weight gain can exacerbate disordered eating thoughts.

Relationships

Help! My Partner Is Binge Eating Right Now

Accommodation in the face of strong emotions reduces anxiety for both partners.

Is It Time for a Paradigm Shift in Eating Disorder Treatment?

Weight stigma counteraction may inadvertently harm some clients' health.

Rethinking eating disorders through metabolic injury encourages a different treatment perspective.

The 'all foods fit' model often fails to support clients with unique challenges.

Creating safe spaces is essential for effective healing in diverse populations.

Mindfulness