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Category: Demands of Athletes

Female Athletes and Anorexia: When to Seek Help

Female Athletes and Anorexia in swimmers

Contributed by Canopy Cove Female athletes are particularly vulnerable to developing an eating disorder more than females in the general population. While participating in athletics can be a great way [...]
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History of Olympic Athletes & Eating Disorders

History of Olympic Athletes & Eating Disorders It is known that athletes are at an increased risk of developing an eating disorder more than the general population. While participating in [...]
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Figure Skating and Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know

Figure Skating and Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know With the Winter Olympics being held earlier this year, top figure skating athletes like Gabrielle Daleman and Adam Rippon have [...]
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Athletes & Anorexia: Why Being Lean Has Become An Obsession

Many sports are judged on the body-type, weight, and performance of an athlete. Aesthetic sports may be more susceptible to eating disorders and when comparing self to others, behaviors can [...]
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How Cutting Weight For Sports May Foster Disordered Eating

Athletes across the board are facing increasing competition on all levels, including high school, collegiate sports, professional athletics, and more. It is not uncommon for athletes to engage in specific [...]
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Teen Athletes & Anorexia: Concerns for Parents and Coaches

Teen female athlete struggling with anorexia

Teen athletes who are dealing with anorexia nervosa face considerable challenges with their physical and mental well-being. Parents and coaches who are more involved with a teenage athlete can play [...]
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Recovering From the Female Athlete Triad: Effective Treatments

The Female Athlete Triad is the combination of low energy intake, amenorrhea (or absence of menstruation), and decreased bone mass density health in females. Research shows that women who participate [...]
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The Impact of Nancy Kerrigan’s Eating Disorder Revelation

Two-time Olympic figure skating medalist and Dancing With The Stars contestant, Nancy Kerrigan, has brought the issue of eating disorders among athletes to the spotlight after her recent interview with [...]
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Male Athletes and Prevalence of Binge Eating Disorder

Approximately 1 in 4 men struggles with an eating disorder within the United States, and males tend to struggle with body image disturbance at similar rates as females. Yet, many [...]
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What is the effectiveness of Yoga in Outpatient Treatment for Eating Disorders?

Woman doing yoga for eating disorder treatment

When it comes to yoga, many of us may think of this practice in terms of funky poses on a mat, but the magnitude of the practice of yoga goes [...]
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