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Scientists Identify Genetic Link to Anorexia for the First Time | Nine News Australia

2019

It could be matter over mind, rather than mind over matter for sufferers of anorexia nervosa. Australian researchers finding the eating disorder, which is a recognised mental illness, is also linked to a sufferer's genetic make-up.

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Is Anorexia in Your Genes?

Anorexia is one of the most misunderstood physiological disorders out there. Laci Green explains what's really going on inside the mind of an anorexic and tells us why it can be such a hard illness to fight.

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I Left Her: Her Eating Disorder (Anorexia)

Her Eating Disorder Recovery Story

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Challenging Anorexia Food Rules

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An Anorexic Mom Shares Her Update | Where Are They Now | Oprah Winfrey Network

In 2006, Oprah Show viewers met Leigh Key, a 38-year-old mother of two who, at 5-foot-6, weighed just 82 pounds. Suffering from anorexia, Leigh spoke with Oprah about her eating disorder and its effect on her children, which Oprah called "one of the saddest things I've ever heard.

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Living with Anorexia

Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness and most treatments don't work. Dominique has lived with severe anorexia since she was 9. Now a psychology student, she has a unique insight into her illness. She’s determined to survive and to help others to overcome this condition.

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Anorexia's Childhood Roots (CBS News)

Thrust into the public eye by a provocative ad campaign, Isabelle Caro has become the living face of anorexia, who says her disease stems from a childhood spent in isolation. Sheila MacVicar reports.

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After Anorexia: Life's Too Short to Weigh Your Cornflakes | Catherine Pawley | TEDxLeamingtonSpa

Diagnosed with anorexia nervosa in early 2012 Catherine battled the illness throughout her ‘A’ levels and the first year of her degree which resulted in her taking two gap years to get specialist treatment as an inpatient Eating Disorders Unit.

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Battling Chronic Anorexia for Over a Decade (But Still Fighting for Recovery)

Rachel has battled chronic anorexia since the age of eight and has nearly lost her life several times. There are still struggles, but Rachel now understands there’s also hope. She envisions a future where she is healthy with a career and family of her own.

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Powerful Speech by Dr. Fuhrman: Food Addiction & Emotional Overeating

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Glennon Doyle Melton on the Pain That Led to Her Addiction and Bulimia | SuperSoul Sunday | OWN

Oprah's Book Club author, Glennon Doyle Melton, reveals why she struggled with addiction and bulimia, and explains why she balks at calling herself broken.

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