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Males and Eating Disorders
By Joseph Jacob In the public’s eye, eating disorders are unfortunately labeled as a ‘feminine disease.’ While often thought to affect only young girls and…
Bulimia Nervosa: The Roller Coaster
Mood swings are never fun. No one wants to feel a wide range of emotions in a short span of…
Anorexia Nervosa: The (Not So) Fun House of Mirrors
Ever look at a Barbie’s figure and wish that your reflection looked the same? Or have you seen Barbie’s stylish…
The Mystery Behind the Illness
When we look at most illnesses we readily associate them with a long list of symptoms and an even longer list of risk…
A Closer Look into Eating Disorders
“She blames herself for developing the eating disorder and not being able to control her eating and purging.” These are the words of Gina…
Insurance and Eating Disorders
By Joseph Jacob Managing and coping with eating disorders is challenging to say the least. The ever-present stigma and a possible lack of support from…
The Costs of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders and socioeconomic status By Joseph Jacob Personal observations have led me to conclude that the media’s portrayal of a person with an eating…
Eating Disorders: A Cause for Concern
by: Joseph Jacob With so many Americans struggling with eating disorders, it is important for us to explore and understand the social implications of the…
Introduction to Eating Disorders, and Associated Stigma
By: Joseph Jacob Products of one’s undue negative self-image, eating disorders are severe and complex conditions prevalent both in the United States and abroad. According…