Eating disorder special: Jordan Carson shares the loss of her sister
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) — February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month, and you may not know it, but 30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder. Eating disorders have the highest mortality...
View ArticleWeb chat: Questions for eating disorder specialists
On Monday night following the WOTV4 Women’s special, “Dying To Be Thin,” WOTV4Women held a web chat about eating disorders and how to get help for yourself or for a friend or loved one. Panelists...
View ArticleEating Disorders: Know the warning signs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)-More than 30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder, and nearly half of all Americans personally know someone with an eating disorder, according to the Eating...
View ArticleList: Eating Disorder Hotlines and Resources
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)-The number of children under the age of 12 admitted to the hospital for an eating disorder rose 119% in less than a decade, according to Eating Disorders Coalition. Eating...
View ArticleAre some people predisposed to eating disorders due to neurology?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)-More and more, scientific studies are showing a correlation between abnormal chemicals in the brain and eating disorders. The question is, “Are some women more susceptible...
View ArticleANAD: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)-There are several different approaches to treatment and recovery depending on the patient and individual need. Out-patient treatment include seeking therapy, a nutritionist,...
View ArticleQuiz: How much do you know about eating disorders?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) Take this quiz and learn how eating disorders affect millions of Americans.
View ArticleWhy some dieters become obsessive
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)-Why do some dieters get so obsessive that they go on to develop anorexia while others successfully diet for a while and then stop whenever they want. Although no one knows...
View ArticleFinding hope: Eating disorder survivor shares her message
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)-There are 30-million Americans who have an eating disorder. Though treatment is available, only one in ten who are suffering receive treatment. Kristin Hogeterp is survivor...
View ArticleFull Show: Dying To Be Thin TV Special
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View ArticleEating Disorder Special re-broadcast: Jordan Carson shares the loss of her...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) — You may not know it, but 30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, and is the second...
View ArticleWeb Chat Answers Questions On Dying To Be Thin Special
In February, Jordan Carson shared the story of how her sister lost a battle with eating disorders in an effort to raise awareness and urge people struggling with an eating disorder to seek help. The...
View ArticleEating Disorders: Know the warning signs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)-More than 30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder, and nearly half of all Americans personally know someone with an eating disorder, according to the Eating...
View ArticleDying To Be Thin: Full show
Jordan Carson tells the story of her late sister, and her personal family story of her sister’s eating disorder. The half hour broadcast, Dying To Be Thin aired on Monday, February 16, 2015. If you...
View ArticleEating Disorder Awareness Week: Help and hope are available
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV)-National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is Feb. 26 – Mar. 4, and it’s time to talk about it. There are many common myths attached to eating disorders. The main...
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