British Study Finds Big Jump in Eating Disorders Among Young Girls
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — During the early years of the pandemic, girls aged 13 to 16 saw increases in both eating disorders and self-harm, a new study shows.These long-term consequences need to be addressed, said study first author…
Learn MoreStudy Looks at Trends in Pediatric Mental Health Diagnoses During Pandemic
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Trends in pediatric mental health (MH) diagnoses differed by age and sex over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published online May 22 in JAMA Network Open.Loreen Straub, M….
Learn MoreCómo manejar a un niño quisquilloso para comer: 5 consejos para los padres
JUEVES, 6 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Le parece a veces que su hijo que es quisquilloso para comer convierte cada comida y refrigerio en una épica batalla por el poder, y no está seguro de cómo proveerle la nutrición que necesita?Si es así, …
Learn MorePositive Parenting, Family Factors Cut Disordered Eating Behaviors
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Positive parenting and family factors are associated with a reduced risk for disordered eating behaviors (DEB) but do not fully overcome the influence of weight-stigmatizing experiences on disordered eating …
Learn MoreDealing With a Picky Eater: 5 Tips for Parents
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Does it sometimes feel like your young picky eater is turning every meal and snack into an epic power battle — and you’re just not sure how to get them the nutrition they need? If so, you’re not alone.Accord…
Learn MoreSocial Media Use May Be Risk Factor for Eating Disorders in Young People
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Social media usage is a credible risk factor for the development of eating disorders, according to a study published online March 22 in PLOS Global Public Health.Alexandra Dane and Komal Bhatia, Ph.D., both f…
Learn MoreUn uso en exceso de las redes sociales podría aumentar el riesgo de trastornos de la alimentación
JUEVES, 23 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las imágenes seleccionadas de cuerpos perfectos, con frecuencia llenas de filtros y poco realistas, son comunes en TikTok, Twitter, Instagram y Pinterest.Y una amplia nueva revisión de 50 estudios recien…
Learn MoreToo Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Curated images of perfect bodies — often highly filtered and unrealistic — are common on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.And a broad new review of 50 recent studies across 17 countries finds that…
Learn More¿Qué son los trastornos de la alimentación, y cuáles son las señales?
LUNES, 13 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los trastornos de la alimentación están en aumento, afectan a unos 30 millones de personas en todo el mundo, y pueden resultar letales.Las causas son “como las piezas de un rompecabezas”, afirmó Amy Ethri…
Learn MoreWhat Are Eating Disorders, and What Are the Signs?
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Eating disorders are on the rise, affecting about 30 million people worldwide, and they can be deadly.The causes are “like pieces of a puzzle,” according to Amy Ethridge, an occupational therapist and clinica…
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