Eating Disorders

We hear people causally speak about osteoporosis; however, it can be a very serious health problem. Bone is living tissue, which is constantly being absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone does not keep up with the...

Being a good communicator is a skill that can help you open any door, according to Danville native Beth Marlowe, who, among many other things, teaches middle schoolers just that. Marlowe teaches speech at Bate Middle School and also works for the Beacon,...

TODAY — “Making Small Changes to Your Diet,” 6-7 p.m., Clark County Home Health, 273 Shoppers Drive. Taught by Cara O’Neill, Clark County Health Department. To register, call 744-4482. — Internal energy exercise class, 7:30-...

TODAY — Clark County Extension District Board meeting, 12:30 p.m., Clark County Extension Office. — Winchester Rotary Club meeting, noon, Winchester Country Club. Former University of Kentucky basketball player Mark Krebs will be the speaker....

TODAY — Life Hurts, God Heals, group for teenagers who have experienced pain related to troubled family dynamics, depression, drinking, drugs, cutting, pornography, eating disorders, anger and other issues, Calvary Christian Church, 7-9 p.m. For...

TODAY — Life Hurts, God Heals, group for teenagers who have experienced pain related to troubled family dynamics, depression, drinking, drugs, cutting, pornography, eating disorders, anger and other issues, Calvary Christian Church, 7-9 p.m. For...

TODAY — Lifeline Ministries support groups for substance abuse and separate groups for family affected by substance abuse, 6:30 p.m., First Church of God, 2500 Colby Road. For more information, contact John Pichler at 744-0711 or 744-2387. —...

TODAY — Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., First Fire building, Winchester Plaza. Meetings are every Tuesday. — Clark County Human Service Council meeting, noon, Arby’s meeting room. For representatives of all human service agencies...

Kelley Currin recalled dancing with her longtime swimming coach, Rick Curl, as a teenage girl the night of his wedding some 30 years ago. She wore a pink dress, held on too long and whispered in his ear, "I hate you." She told Montgomery County Circuit...

An eating disorder can be likened to an internal battle between two wolves, according to Julie White. "Which one will win?" she asked. "The one you feed." White was one of several individuals who shared stories of recovery from such disorders at a...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A proposal to study the effects of mandatory health insurance coverage for eating disorders is awaiting the signature of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon. Lawmakers approved the legislation last week before adjourning their annual...

Finally. After many contentious years, the American Psychiatric Assn. has unleashed DSM-5, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. If you know one thing about the DSM, it’s probably that this book is...