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TRIGGER WARNING: Having an eating disorder looks different for everyone and a healthy body looks different for everyone. If you think you may have an eating disorder, please seek help regardless of your weight and appearance. Do not compare your body type and size to that of others. Athletes are often looked upon as heroes, but not always for the right reason. South Carolina beach volleyball senior Hannah Mackenhausen is a hero, but not just because she’s good in the sand. She is a hero because she had the courage to get help as she battled anorexia, the courage to…
CNN — The next time you go shopping for a home or mobile internet plan, you’re going to see a new label lay out exactly what you can expect to pay, the typical download speeds you’ll get and information about the internet provider’s policies. That information will now be standardized across providers and displayed in a new disclosure modeled after the nutrition labels you see on food packaging in grocery store aisles, according to the Federal Communications Commission. The new labels, which go live beginning Wednesday and that all major internet service providers (ISPs) will now be required to show, are…
Listen to this article here On Tuesday, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vislack announced finalized updates to the WIC program. Formerly known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, WIC is a federal nutrition program for pregnant people, new parents, and young children. Nearly 40% of all infants in the US participate in the service. The USDA expects the new rules to go into effect within the next two years. The last time WIC was permanently updated was a decade ago; however, there was a temporary change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a few of the new…
miniseries/E+/Getty Images CNN — The next time you go shopping for a home or mobile internet plan, you’re going to see a new label lay out exactly what you can expect to pay, the typical download speeds you’ll get and information about the internet provider’s policies. That information will now be standardized across providers and displayed in a new disclosure modeled after the nutrition labels you see on food packaging in grocery store aisles, according to the Federal Communications Commission. The new labels, which go live beginning Wednesday and that all major internet service providers (ISPs) will now be required to…
Eight-year-old Hannah is winning over audiences and raising awareness for a rare but serious disorder one bite at a time.Hannah, along with her mother Michelle, has gone viral with her Instagram videos where she tries out little bits of certain food for the first time. She samples everything from mac and cheese to different yogurts, and ranks them on a scale from 1 to 10.Some days honeydew melon has her fighting back tears; some days a taste of a sweet apple pear is followed by a smile.8-year-old Hannah, a courageous third grader from Los Angeles is winning over the internet…
Video Replay + Slide Access Enter your email address below to watch the video replay and download the slide presentation, plus get strategies from ADDitude via email. Episode Description Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that often go undetected and untreated. An estimated 28 million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime, but only some of these individuals will receive the care they need. Given the high rate of comorbidity between eating disorders and ADHD, it’s important for families, caregivers, and individuals with ADHD to be well-informed about the symptoms and treatments for…
Achieving happiness is a goal for just about everyone. Whether it’s therapy, exercise or meditation, we all want to bring more peace and joy into our lives. When we think about what makes us happy, our diet isn’t usually at the top of the list (unless your favorite fast-food joint brings joy to mind). What we eat can play a role in how we feel. Studies linking nutrition and mental well-being have emerged in the past decade, and certain foods are associated with increased serotonin in our brains. Serotonin, also known as the “happy hormone,” is a chemical that plays an important role in regulating…
Published: April 10, 2024Photo from Emmy Russell’s Instagram Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Shares Scripture That Helped Her Overcome Eating Disorder By Movieguide® Contributor Emmy Russell, granddaughter of Loretta Lynn and contestant on this season of AMERICAN IDOL, shared the personal story behind her song, “Skinny.” Russell explained that she struggled with an eating disorder while in high school. She got it under control but started to notice the long-term effects it had on her health years later. “All of a sudden I started getting a little bit sick and I was like, ‘Why am I not keeping any of my food…
Adult Mental Health Mindfulness is an awareness that arises by intentionally paying attention to the present moment. Mindfulness has been studied for a range of medical and psychological conditions such as chronic pain, anxiety, diabetes, depression, cancer, heart disease and stress. Recognizing the many physical and emotional health benefits, Mid Coast Hospital offers a variety of wellness programs to assist community members of all levels with initiating and maintaining a mindfulness practice. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction It is normal to experience stress in your daily life. How you choose to respond to that stress determines its impact on your overall health…
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