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What I’ve Learned About Eating Disorder Recovery
I've learned a lot about eating disorder recovery in the last few years. One of the most important lesson that I've learned is that recovery is not linear. There is no "right" way to recover and certainly no "how-to" guide.
10 Ways to Make Exercise a Win-Win
Exercise has many internal benefits that should never be ignored. If you are having a hard time navigating your relationships with exercise, check out some of these tips to keep exercise a win-win!
Athletes deal with eating disorders
Boston University cross country star Andrea Walkonen won her second straight America East title in 2008, her lithe five-foot, seven-inch frame gliding across the 5K finish line a clean 34 seconds ahead of her nearest opponent.
Running for Life
Elite long-distance runner David Proctor came to the United States ready to take on the world. At 18, the Briton had earned an exclusive athletics scholarship at Boston University—the first step to realizing his dream of Olympic glory.
Meet GOALS’ Lead Nutritionist and Exercise Science Advisor, Matthew Stranberg
Learn more about Matthew and GOALS, our specialized treatment program for athletes struggling with eating disorders.
Eating disorders: better addressed at specialized centers
Residential schools are designed to provide therapy and education for students with a range of behavioral and emotional issues as well as learning, psychological and psychiatric disorders. In the past, many of these schools also addressed eating disorders, but treatment for this condition appears to be moving away from the residential school setting.
The Pros and Cons of Friendships in Eating Disorder Treatment
Can friendships created while in eating disorder treatment be a positive driver in recovery?
Can Bullying Lead To An Eating Disorder?
Seventy Seven Percent of school children and adolescents report being or having been bullied, but does that put them at higher risk for developing an eating disorder?
Music Therapy & Eating Disorders? You Bet!
You don't need to have a music background, own an instrument or even be able to carry a tune to reap the many benefits of music therapy!
Eating disorder conference brings experts together
As eating disorders and obesity have become major public health issues, the conference focuses on new knowledge, tools and strategies for eating disorders. These include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and bariatric surgery.