Feb

The Anatomy of Anorexia Athletica

Many people are familiar with anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is a form of disordered eating that, at any given time, affects between one and four percent of women. Approximately one percent of women and .5 percent of men will experience anorexia in their lifetime. Unfortunately, the number of adolescents and teens struggling with disordered eating […]

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Feb

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Food Addiction In A Time Of Fast Food

Over the last four decades, fast food has increasingly encroached on everyday life. The hot dog or the hamburger have become just as much as symbol of American culture as the Statue of Liberty or the Star-Spangled Banner. Fast food certainly has its place in today’s society. With our ever-more hectic lifestyles, longer working hours […]

5 Things You Will Learn in Eating Disorder Recovery

Jan

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5 Things You Will Learn in Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating disorders (or disordered eating) have historically been associated with significant amounts of stigma and misconceptions. Despite the opinions of some, eating disorders are not something one “chooses” or something that is “in their head.” Eating disorders are real illnesses that impact the lives of millions across the nation. Eating disorders know no boundaries and […]

2021 Eating Disorders Trigger - The Meadowglade

Dec

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Say NO to NYE Resolutions That May Trigger Eating Disorders

The end of the year is approaching. Given the challenges that 2020 has imparted on virtually every American, young and old, it is likely safe to say that most are happy to see the year come to a close. While we await the arrival of 2021 and hopefully better times ahead, we often begin to […]

Dec

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How to Shoo Away Seasonal Depression

As the holiday season arrives along with the inevitable change of season and colder weather, it often brings along new or increased stress, anxiety, and depression. November and December are frequently booked tightly with events and obligations (either with family or socially), which bring about feelings of stress and anxiety that feel more intense than […]

Nov

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7 Ways to Stay on Top of Your Eating Disorder Recovery During The Holidays

Despite the strange landscape of 2020 and what will undoubtedly feel like a “different” holiday season, November still begins the time of year where many begin to think about family meals, cookies, pie, and the occasional dessert table that shows up in the conference room at the office. Eating disorders are often thought to affect […]

Oct

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Can Horror Movies Cause Anxiety?

Humans are oddly fascinated by those things that scare us. Whether it’s rollercoasters, skydiving, true crime documentaries on Netflix, or yes, even the annual thirty days of horror movies that arrive every October on various movie networks. Whether horror movies are your “go-to” date night staple, or you are more of a seasonal fan, it […]