Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

People with body dysmorphic disorder are obsessed with their looks and magnify their imperfections (acne, body hair, wrinkles and scars). Learn how body issues become big problems in this guide to understanding body image disorder .

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Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia. You've probably heard about this eating disorder from more sources than you can count. But could anorexia nervosa be something that's affecting you? Watch this video to about symptoms and anorexia recovery.

Exercise Addiction

Many people like physical activity, but too much of anything is no good! Hypergymnasia, also called anorexia athletica, or simply, exercise addiction, is a mental condition characterized by obsession with exercise, weight and body image.

Lending a Helping Hand

Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia are no minor matter. If you or a friend is suffering from a disorder like these, then therapy, rehab, or an eating disorder clinic may be a life-saving step.

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3 Types of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders, like anorexia and bulimia, affect women, teens and even men. Fear of weight gain, poor body image, low self-esteem and a quest to be thin are just some of the emotional ymptoms. Here, learn what disordered eating does to your body.

Anorexia Treatment Options

It's speculated that underweight Brittany Murphy's anorexia nervosa played a part in her untimely passing. Anorexia, an eating disorder involving an unhealthy desire to be thin, damages the body and can be fatal. Learn more about anorexia now.

Treatment for Bulimia

Paula Abdul once suffered from bulimia nervosa, characterized by binging and purging. People with bulimia have weight problems and body issues, not to mention poor eating habits. Learn about the symptoms of bulimia and bulimia treatment now.