Eating Disorder Experts on Lessons Learned by "Smash" Star Katharine McPhee

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As actress Katharine McPhee starts the next chapter of her performance career in NBC's new musical drama Smash, all eyes will be on her as her character vies for the role of Marilyn Monroe. If McPhee looks familiar, that's because six years ago the brunette beauty made headline news when she was up against Taylor Hicks for the title of American Idol and in a no-win battle with bulimia.Continue.

The Truth Behind Common Eating Disorder Myths

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(Huffington Post) A recent study revealed that 40 percent of Americans have themselves experienced or know someone who has experienced an eating disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia.* Continue.

Former 'Growing Pains' Star Tracey Gold Raising Awareness for Eating Disorders

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(Fox News) “Growing Pains” star Tracey Gold has come a long way from her years as a sitcom star. The former child actress has turned her longtime struggle with anorexia into a new Lifetime series “Starving Secrets With Tracey Gold.”Continue.

Eating Disorders: When Is it Time to Seek Help?

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My hope is that my posts to date have emphasized at least two things about eating disorders: They're complex mental illnesses with biological, psychological and social implications for an individual's health and wellness; and because of this complexity, they tend to be the deadliest mental illnesses.Continue.

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