UC Study: Current Treatments for Eating Disorders Need Improvement
A new study from the University of California in San Francisco found that some current treatments for anorexia might not be working.
Calling Attention to Athletes’ Eating Disorders
Many sports have developed an expectation of physical perfection, requiring that weight, muscle mass and appearance be maintained carefully. Some sports create an especially high expectation for athletes to reach a certain level of weight control, including gymnastics, wrestling and figure skating. As reported in Medical News Today, Dr. Alan Currie recently called attention to [...]
Treating Physical Symptoms of Eating Disorders Prevents Relapse
Relapse is common among those treated for eating disorders. By the time patients enter treatment, often their behavior patterns have been set for years, and they have a very difficult time reentering normal life without reverting to the disordered eating patterns. Anorexia is particularly challenging to treat, but researchers have good reason to find a [...]
Treating Physical Symptoms of Eating Disorders Prevents Relapse
Relapse is common among those treated for eating disorders. By the time patients enter treatment, often their behavior patterns have been set for years, and they have a very difficult time reentering normal life without reverting to the disordered eating patterns. Anorexia is particularly challenging to treat, but researchers have good reason to find a [...]
