Anorexia is a common eating disorder that is making its way into the teen and child populations. More kids than ever before are suffering from negative body image and turning to measures such as self starvation to try and become their ideal person. This warped view of self is a … [Read more...] about Facts About Anorexia in Kids and Teens
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A Look at Teen Health Issues
It's a rough world for any teenager out there today with school, extra curricular activities, not to mention trying to fit in and steer clear of all the peer pressure. There are so many different issues they're faced with today it's hard to know where to begin. Let's take a … [Read more...] about A Look at Teen Health Issues
Treating Eating Disorders in Teens
Today's culture, combined with psychological issues such as low self esteem, have lead to an increased rate in anorexia and eating disorders in teens. Because they are a complex condition, and affect both the mind and the body, it can be difficult for young people to overcome … [Read more...] about Treating Eating Disorders in Teens
Factors Leading to Anorexia in Kids
Anorexia is a disease that is affecting not just teens and adults, but also children. More and more children are worried about their body image, and instead of enjoying youth they are taking drastic measures to meet some warped sense of what their body should be like. While it's … [Read more...] about Factors Leading to Anorexia in Kids
Causes of Anorexia in Kids
The causes of anorexia in kids cannot be pinned to any one thing specifically, but there are certainly a lot of contributing factors. The following are some of the most prevalent things that lead to children choosing anorexia.Increased exposure to TV commercials. While this … [Read more...] about Causes of Anorexia in Kids
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