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Anxiety. The mere reading or vocalization of the word can induce a jolt of uneasiness for some. The reason being? Most people don’t particularly enjoy the feeling of being anxious. This makes sense when we stop and think about what anxiety actually is—a natural and adaptive human response to stress or perceived threats, often replete with feelings of overwhelm, apprehension, and worry. While everyone is susceptible to experiencing anxiety from time to time, some experience it more frequently, at longer durations, and at higher intensities than others. And despite common physical symptoms of anxiety, such as sweating, trembling, or fidgeting,…
Kate Middleton’s frail health has caused royal watchers to be concernedKate Middleton has left royal watchers concerned for her health after it was rumoured that she was suffering from bulimia, an eating disorder.According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, by the account ExposingRoyals, the Duchess of Cambridge’s bandaged fingers sparked concern that she was suffering with the eating disorder rather than the injury being the result of an accident. The caption alluded that Kate’s injured fingers, which were seen bandaged multiple times on account of a ‘trampoline mishap’, were a tell-tale sign of her suffering from something…
The diagnostic process may depend on the type of eating disorder a person has. However, it will typically involve physical and physiological evaluations, including body mass index (BMI) measurements and blood tests.Eating disorders are complex and potentially life threatening conditions that cause a persistent disturbance in a person’s eating behaviors. An eating disorder diagnosis is critical in helping affected people receive the appropriate treatment and support to regain their physical and mental health.This article explains how doctors diagnose eating disorders, including physical and physiological evaluations, diagnostic criteria, available treatment options, and strategies for coping with these disorders.When diagnosing an eating…
RELATED: 5 Ways to Manage Eating Disorder Triggers Outside the Treatment CenterHow to Get Through — and Even Enjoy — the Holidays If You Have an Eating DisorderThe good news: You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through until the new year. These seven strategies can help you soak up the holiday cheer if you’re coping with or in recovery from an eating disorder.1. Plan Ahead and Schedule Check-InsDuring the holidays, it’s more important than ever to stay connected with your care team, says Anderson. And given the challenges of the season, it’s a good time to seek or even…
Alix Earle is getting vulnerable about her past struggle with an eating disorder. The TikTok star, 22, shared her experience on the Thursday, October 5, episode of her podcast, “Hot Mess with Alix Earle.” “This is something very personal and I haven’t really talked about online before,” she began, before adding a trigger warning for those who may be sensitive to the topic of eating disorders. Earle went on to say that her eating disorder began in high school. “I had never thought that women need to diet, women need to eat healthy,” she said. “I just kind of thought…
Kate Middleton’s frail health has caused royal watchers to be concernedKate Middleton has left royal watchers concerned for her health after it was rumoured that she was suffering from bulimia, an eating disorder. According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, by the account @ExposingRoyals, the Duchess of Cambridge’s bandaged fingers sparked concern that she was suffering with the eating disorder rather than the injury being the result of an accident. The caption alluded that Kate’s injured fingers, which were seen bandaged multiple times on account of a ‘trampoline mishap’, were a tell-tale sign of her suffering from something…
The Papatango new writing prize has been awarded to Hull playwright Laura Waldren for a drama about life in an eating disorder unit.Waldren said that Some Demon, her first full-length script, was “a very difficult, personal but important play to write” about what she described as “still deeply misunderstood illnesses”.The play follows the relationship between teenager Sam and fortysomething Zoe, whose lives in the unit are further complicated by the arrival of a new patient. Some Demon will have its world premiere at the Arcola theatre in London next summer and will be published by Nick Hern Books. The prize…
There is indeed research that’s looked extensively at the mental and emotional health effects of prayer, revealing a variety of positive outcomes.For Anxiety and DepressionOffering up worshipful thanks, for example, may calm anxiety. The 2023 study in the Journal of Religious Health associated devotional prayer (the kind that praises God) and prayer expectancy (or belief that God answers prayer) to lower anxiety. But, prayers that asked God for forgiveness and support were correlated with higher anxiety. (A questionnaire assessed which type of prayer people practiced, while anxiety was measured using a self-reported scale rating feelings of worry, tension, and restlessness.)The…
Company LogoGlobal Binge Eating Disorder MarketGlobal Binge Eating Disorder MarketDublin, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Binge Eating Disorder Market Report and Forecast 2023-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The global Binge Eating Disorder (BED) market, valued at USD 0.76 billion in 2022, is poised for substantial growth, with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.1% during the forecast period of 2023-2031. This growth is fueled by the rising prevalence of BED worldwide and a growing awareness and recognition of the disorder. The market is expected to reach a total value of USD 1.28 billion…
Dublin, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Binge Eating Disorder Market Report and Forecast 2023-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global Binge Eating Disorder (BED) market, valued at USD 0.76 billion in 2022, is poised for substantial growth, with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.1% during the forecast period of 2023-2031. This growth is fueled by the rising prevalence of BED worldwide and a growing awareness and recognition of the disorder. The market is expected to reach a total value of USD 1.28 billion by 2031. Introduction Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is…