Risk Factors for Eating Disorders
What causes eating disorders? This simple question has a complex answer. Families are mystified as to what makes a 16...
The Social Stigma of Obesity
“She’s fat.” “He’s fat.” “You’re fat!” “I’m so fat.” How many times have we heard or said these phrases in...
Losing Pounds or Your Money?
Sandy is typical of someone trying to lose weight. When she opens her medicine closet, weight loss products abound. There...
Say NO to Cultural Pressure to be Thin
It’s that dreaded moment. You slip off your shoes (that’s at least two pounds), your jacket (another pound), your watch...
Dying to Be Thin
Most women hate their bodies. Compared to women who grace magazine covers, books, CDs, movies, TV… well there is no...