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By Minh-Hai Alex, MS, RDN, CD, RYT, Guest ContributorIt’s 10:45 AM and I have one of my favorite meals on the planet in front of me: a steaming hot bowl of bún bò huế, a spicy noodle soup that originates from Central Vietnam. I’m sitting outside, overlooking the parking lot of this family restaurant, savoring the quiet before the local high school lets out for lunch and swarms of teenagers flood the nearby restaurants and shops. There’s new ownership here, as evidenced by new signage and menu, and a slick online ordering system. The pandemic has been brutal for the…
Kelly Lyons is a US-based binge eating coach who helps those sufferingShe revealed the things you should be doing to stop binging on weekendsThe instructor said she suffered from the condition for 16 years A certified holistic health & nutrition coach has revealed the three things you should stop doing to avoid binging on the weekend.Kelly Lyons is a US-based binge eating instructor who was once a chronic dieter and binge eater until she finally broke free from the toxic relationship she’d had with food for 16 years. Now, she spends her time helping others end their battle with food and…
The second chapter of Heartstopper, Netflix’s hit coming-of-age series, has arrived, and it deals with some heavy topics – but does Charlie have an eating disorder in Season 2? Season 2 of Heartstopper sees the return of Charlie, Nick, and their Truman/Higgs gang as they explore the trials and tribulations of coming-of-age, mental health, bullying, and the complexities of young love. Based on Alice Oseman’s webcomics of the same name, the Netflix show delivers authentic LGBTQ+ representation and stays true to the source material, utilizing charming animation to bring the pages to life on screen. While much of Season 1…
Genetic and neurobiological factors shape the development of eating disorders much earlier than previously thought, with evidence emerging in children as young as 9 years old, Yale-led research reveals. The findings, researchers say, highlight the need for early screening and intervention. The results were published July 27 in Nature Mental Health. Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, often emerge during adolescence. And while previous research has shown these disorders have genetic components (heritability is between 40 and 70%) as well as neurological aspects, the relationships between these factors aren’t fully understood. “We know that, like…
Episode Transcript: Eyles: Hi everyone, and welcome to the Next Big Thing in Health, a podcast from AHIP. I’m one of your hosts, Matt Eyles. Evans: And I’m Laura Evans. Eyles: On today’s episode, we welcome back one of our favorite guests, Catherine Macpherson. As the senior vice president of health care strategy and development and chief nutrition officer with Mom’s Meals, she is responsible for ensuring Mom’s Meals nutrition solutions meet the needs of its partners by designing clinical programs that meet their strategic objectives. Eyles: I’m really looking forward to the insights we’ll bring to our conversation. Mom’s…
Eating disorders, such as bulimia, anorexia, and binge-eating, are serious mental health problems that can severely affect the quality of life of children and their families. In the UK, it is estimated that there are 1.25 million people with eating disorders, and a disproportionate number are below the age of 25.[i] Children and young people with eating disorders often wrestle with other serious conditions such as depression and anxiety that need to be managed simultaneously for the best possible outcome. Left untreated, eating disorders can lead to severe malnutrition, family dysfunction, relationship breakdown and sometimes, tragically, death. Anorexia is known…
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in healthGet our free Health Check emailDesperately ill people with eating disorders are being refused NHS treatment for “not being thin enough”, as new figures reveal the health service is in the grips of a growing eating disorder crisis.Shocking figures obtained by The Independent show at least 5,385 patients – the overwhelming majority, 3,896, of whom are children – were admitted to general wards for conditions such as anorexia and bulimia in 2021-22, more than double the number in 2017-18.It comes as separate analysis of…
According to general eating disorder statistics 28.8 million of Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime (roughly 9%). Eating disorders are on the rise and between the years 2000 and 2018 the prevalence doubled. Eating disorders are complicated, life-threatening illnesses, however early detection leads to better recovery outcomes and using treatment protocols that work. Carolyn Costin and Gwen Schubert Grabb authored the book entitled “8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder Workbook: With all new assignments, strategies, and personal reflections to heal your relationship with food.” This book is a godsend for those in recovery. Broken down…
Fans are worried for YouTuber Eugenia Cooney after a recent TikTok video posted to her social media page. In the clip, which has amassed more than 16.8 million views since it was posted on July 21, shows Cooney wearing a hot pink outfit from head to toe, inspired by the film “Barbie.” “Hiiii im Barbie,” wrote Cooney, who often posts fashion content on her YouTube channel with more than 2.13 million subscribers, in the caption of the TikTok post. However, some fans seemed to be alarmed by her extremely thin appearance, which they expressed in the comments section. “Wishing you…