What is Orthorexia?
Our global community has become increasingly health-conscious, often pushing for strict workout regimes and meticulous diets. Celebrities ..
The Weight of the Issue
“If you develop an eating disorder when you are already thin, to begin with, you go to the hospital. If you develop an eating disorder whe..
Night Eating Syndrome
Living on campus, where the dining halls are up and running into the wee hours of the night, many students have run out at 12 am or even 2..
Eating Disorders Among Child Beauty Queens
Little girls are often lost in their own little worlds, playing princesses and slaying their own dragons, with their shiny armors and glit..
No Such Thing As “Too Old”
Eating disorders have long been affiliated with populations ranging from the preteen-early 30’s age range. However, as with many physiolog..
Too Little, Too Soon
How many times do you look at yourself in the mirror in a single day? Around 4-8 times? Maybe a little more, maybe a little less. Have you..
A Peek at Pica
Caregivers of infants and toddlers are often heard shouting the words, “Don’t put that in your mouth!” In the time frame between birth and..
Brainstorming about Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are sometimes incorrectly viewed and labeled as a “lifestyle choice.” However, the truth is that there are many categorie..
Eating Disorders Among Athletes
Many of us who have been following the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, may have found ourselves marveling at not only the dedication and i..
Taking a Bite out of Stress
It’s 2 a.m. You have an exam at 8:30 a.m. and a 10-page paper due at 12:00 p.m. As you jump back and forth between your exam notes and you..