Athletes with Eating Disorders: Tips for Coaches, Parents, Friends & Teammates
Posted March 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can be devastating to not only teams but also to families. Coaches and parents alike want their athletes to eat well and be healthy. The struggling athletes just want people to stop policing their eating and exercise. The…
Overtraining – The Ugly Side of Fitness
Posted February 22, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard
Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her Motivation
You may be shocked to hear that there is an ugly side to extreme fitness. For women especially, the damage from overtraining can be permanent, and there are specific symptoms that can tell you when to alter your routine.
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Oral Contraceptives may not be the answer for women with amenorrhea
Posted July 19, 2007 at 04:30 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Injury & Rehab, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Her News, Special Features
It’s a sad fact that anorexia nervosa is a common problem among young women, particularly female athletes. Not only does undernourishment compromise the athletic abilities of these young competitors, but, more importantly, malnourishment means the risk for early-onset osteoporosis, thanks to the secondary amenorrhea…
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