Tag: Eating Disorders

Each year, National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week begins the last Monday in February. This year, the NEDA Week runs from February 22-28. The week is observed all over the nation to spread awareness about eating disorders by educating the public and sharing inspirational stories of hope and recovery. Sponsored by the National Eating Disorder …

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Eating disorders are illnesses characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress or concern about body weight or shape. These behaviors can significantly impact the body’s ability to get appropriate nutrition, which in turn can harm its vital systems and lead to disease. However, there is a general lack awareness about the condition, with many …

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Eating disorders, such as bulimia, binge eating disorder, and anorexia, are serious illnesses that affect millions of Americans and people worldwide. Eating disorders are characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress or concern about body image, weight and shape. National Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2018 runs from 24th February to 4th March aims to …

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Millions of people across the country suffer from eating disorders, which are a grave mental disorder. However, people lack awareness about the condition, with many not seeking treatment and others, even unaware that this is a serious health problem. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is observed every year from February – 21 to 27 to …

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Much research has gone into eating disorders among young people and there is a general misconception that the problem only affects this group. However, older people are affected too, say healthcare experts, and their problems does not receive as much attention as it deserves. According to a Medical News Today report, eating disorders can affect …

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