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Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Signs of orthorexia to watch for

Eating a healthy diet is a vital part of staying well. But, like most things, balance is key – and if it’s taken too far, even healthy eating can became an eating disorder. The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland (BodyWhys.ie) defines Orthorexia ...

28 Feb 2022 at 12:29

Sport

Over a third of female athletes have ignored missed periods, survey finds

Thirty-six per cent of female athletes have ignored missed periods thinking it was normal or in some cases beneficial for an active person, a new survey has found. The Female Athlete Health Report from Project RED-S and Kyniska Advocacy focused on ...

03 May 2023 at 10:27

National News

Protests to demand urgent reform of Irish eating disorder services planned next month

Protests to demand urgent reform of Irish eating disorder services will take place in multiple counties next month. Ireland's first multi-city protest - driven by a mother's "harrowing" experience navigating the healthcare system for her daughter ...

20 Feb 2024 at 11:47

Sport

Fara Williams reveals concerns over eating disorder culture in women’s football

Fara Williams has revealed her time as a professional player was surrounded by a culture of disordered eating and a fear of being put into a “fat club” if someone’s body fat percentage was deemed too high. The first study to explore mental ...

10 Jun 2022 at 12:00

National News

Warning over ‘perilous’ resourcing for eating disorder treatment

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has warned of “perilous” resourcing for eating disorder treatment as it called for the complete implementation of an HSE model of care from six years ago which has yet to be fully realised. Dr Art ...

25 Dec 2024 at 11:00

National News

Eating disorder sufferers feel like ‘dirty little secret’ over lack of care

Adults suffering from eating disorders who are sent to England to receive specialist treatment are being made to feel like a “dirty little secret”, TDs and senators have been told. Members of Cared Ireland, a voluntary support group ...

26 Feb 2025 at 16:55

National News

TDs and Senators to hear ‘failures’ to treat eating disorder sufferers

Members of the Oireachtas will hear “deeply personal testimonies” from eating disorder sufferers and their carers as they “expose the failures” of Ireland’s healthcare system. Cared Ireland, a voluntary support group advocating for ...

25 Feb 2025 at 14:57

Health

Limerick eating disorder sufferer feels like ‘dirty little secret’ over lack of care

ADULTS suffering from eating disorders who are sent to England to receive specialist treatment are being made to feel like a “dirty little secret”, TDs and senators have been told. Members of Cared Ireland, a voluntary support ...

26 Feb 2025 at 19:30

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