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You used to hear a lot about anorexia and other eating disorders. It's not in the news so much these days but that doesn't mean that it isn't a problem. Eating disorders remain a serious problem for women of all ages.
In fact, it's an increasing problem among aging women. These are the same women who grew up reading all of those news reports about how damaging eating disorders can be to your body. Despite this, they are suffering from anorexia in droves.
Part of this seems to be due to the interest that these women have in anti-aging. Gaining weight is associated with getting older. They want to stop the hands of time from moving forward by starving their bodies into a younger shape. As menopause rolls around, this can cause some serious problems in the body.
One of the major concerns is that anorexia creates other health problems. As women get older, this can make them more susceptible to osteoporosis and other aging diseases. Getting a grasp on the problem at a younger age can make aging safer and healthier for the women involved.
Learn more about this issue from MSNBC.
Question of the Day: Were you aware that anorexia was a problem among baby boomers?
