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May 9, 2008

Miracle-Gro For The Brain

In: Educational Issues (general)

Psychiatrist John Ratey has discovered a link between brain function and the type of exercise we perform. more...

May 8, 2008

Catholic School Trend

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Fifty years ago, it was common to find a community with a small Catholic School filled with children wearing uniforms. But, each year, more schools close. more...

May 5, 2008

Stimulant Use Under Stress

In: Student Health Issues

The medicine cabinet can be a dangerous coping skill when things get tough. How many high school and college students turn to stimulants under stressful times? more...

May 3, 2008

ACT Goes International

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The ACT is becoming more popular not only in the USA but also globally. more...

Apr 27, 2008

Baby Sleep Time and Obesity

In: Student Health Issues

A Harvard study finds that babies who sleep under 12 hours a day are more likely to become overweight in preschool. more...

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May 9, 2008

Eating Disorders Contagious?

International Journal of Eating Disorders, April 2008, is concerned that dying to be thin comes from our friends.
After analyzing 15,349 students, a study concludes that there is a similar pattern with friends and eating disorders. If there is one eating disorder, there are more within the peer group or a school. Therefore, the study concludes that instead of working with individual students, education should be throughout a school.

Eating disorders characteristics may include

  • severe food intake restriction
  • dieting
  • excessive exercising
  • diet pill use
Purging does not seem to fit the peer influence model. That does not seem to be contagious.

More information on Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders 101, Bulemia

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