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July 5, 2014
by Christie Hunter

how much is too much implicationsof excessive exerciseand eating addictionon healthy living

How Much Is Too Much? Implications of Excessive Exercise and Eating Addiction on Healthy Living

July 5, 2014 04:55 by Christie Hunter  [About the Author]

how much is too much implicationsof excessive exerciseand eating addictionon healthy living
Apart from stress and known eating disorders, addiction to food has also been a topic of major studies. The Rudd Report (2007)4 states that these studies have revealed that there are striking similarities in use and withdrawal patterns of sugar and of classic drugs of abuse. Addiction to food can also be triggered as people move away from other substances like tobacco and alcohol, and there is a possibility that food and classic addictive substances compete for the same brain pathways. Indeed, many food additives can affect the brain in ways similar to drug abuse. [More]

May 4, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW

body image the basics

Body Image: The Basics

May 4, 2014 04:55 by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW  [About the Author]

body image the basics
What is Body Image? Body image is how you view, feel about and experience your body. It refers to whether you like (positive body image) or dislike (negative body image) your looks, height, weight, shape and abilities. Body image also encompasses how you feel inside your skin, the way you move and manage your body. [More]