How to help a friend who may have an eating disorder

It can be scary when a friend develops an eating disorder. Here’s what you can do: 1. Learn as much as you can about eating disorders before confronting her. 2. Tell her you are concerned about her and suspect she might have...

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Recovering from an eating disorder? 3 ways other people can help

Struggling with an eating disorder? Good for you for fighting back! The first step to healing yourself is to realize that your disordered behavior needs to change. The second step is to find people you trust to help you achieve the change you...

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I want to change my body shape

Is there any way I can change my body shape? I have a pear shape, but I would like to have a banana figure or an hourglass. A girl’s body shape is typically driven by genetics. Take a look at your mom...

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Could you be orthorexic?

When it comes to food, we’ve all been taught since kindergarten about the importance of a healthy diet. But some people take it to the extreme. The Today Show reported on a condition called ‘orthorexia’, where people have a severe obsession with...

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I'm underweight. What now?

I am 30 pounds underweight. I eat and workout the same amount as my friends, but while they gain weight, I don't. Why is this happening, and how can I start gaining weight? You’re right that it’s not good to be underweight...

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