Cheerleaders at Higher Risk for Developing Eating Disorders
Individuals with an eating disorder often become practiced at covering up their symptoms. Fear of being associated with the stigma of having an eating disorder often causes sufferers to develop routines and explanation that mask the problem. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers [...]
Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome Common Among Cancer Survivors and New Mothers
About 8 percent of those who survive cancer develop posttraumatic stress syndrome, according to new research from Duke University. Several new studies from Great Britain indicate that 3 percent of women develop the syndrome after giving birth. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers [...]
Demi Lovato’s Struggle with an Eating Disorder
The media is often challenged as being a significant factor in the development of eating disorders for some young women. The constant barrage of images of perfectly tanned, thin and beautiful actresses and celebrities often leads to comparisons in which young women find themselves lacking in perfection. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on [...]
Brooke Shields Shares Postpartum Depression and Recovery Story
Postpartum depression affects millions of women each year, yet many keep their symptoms of extreme sadness, anger or even suicidal thoughts a secret from friends and family. Celebrity stories, like that of actress and model Brooke Shields, are helping generate more awareness for the serious condition. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook [...]
