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What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About the Teen Who Lost His Sight Due to a ‘Junk Food’ Diet
A recent article in the Independent told the story of a teen who was “left blind and deaf after living off…
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The Impact of Weight Stigma on Mental Health
Updated on 4/14/2023 It is documented that stigma and discrimination negatively affect our bodies and our mental health. Most of the…
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Weight Stigma Hurts Everybody
Weight stigma, also known as weight bias, refers to negative attitudes, stereotypes, or discrimination based on larger body size. When people…
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11 Influencers to Follow for Weight Stigma Awareness Week
Weight Stigma Awareness Week is from September 23-27, 2019. Weight stigma, sometimes known as weight bias, is when people are discriminated…
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Truth Hurts: Lizzo, Black Women & Weight Stigma
Just recently, singer, performer, and flute extraordinaire, Lizzo reached a milestone in her career by topping the Billboard charts at number…
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Treatment Options for Bulimia Nervosa
Recovery from an eating disorder may be a long and complex process, but that doesn’t mean that healing isn’t possible. The…
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Do No Harm: Weight Stigma in the Medical Field
Content warning for weight stigma in the medical field I had gone into her office because I had a sinus infection….
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Weight Stigma Awareness Week: What It Is and Why It Matters
The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) is hosting its first annual Weight Stigma Awareness Week (#WSAW2019) the week of September 23-27,…
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Bulimia vs Anorexia: They Have More in Common Than You Might Think
Bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa may seem like polar opposites. After all, bulimia nervosa involves binge eating, while anorexia nervosa involves…
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The Connection of Weight Stigma and Bulimia
Weight stigma is pervasive in the eating-disorder-treatment world. Addressing weight stigma is essential for lasting recovery. Eating disorders don’t have a…
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