Health Tip: Warning Signs of Anorexia
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person refuses to stay at even a minimum recommended body weight, resulting in severe weight loss that could be life-threatening.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these common warning signs of anorexia:
* Extreme fear of gaining weight.
* Distorted impression of weight and body.
* Excessive weight loss, or being seriously underweight.
* Frequent use of laxatives, diet pills, or diuretics with the goal of losing weight.
* Eating very little food or very few calories.
* Missing periods, low blood pressure, lack of fat on the body, or pale or yellowish skin.
* Depression.
Health Tip: Say Cheers With Red Wine
Red wine has been shown to help improve cardiovascular health, most likely because it is rich in antioxidants called flavonoids.
You should limit yourself to a 4-ounce glass of wine daily, Yale-New Haven Hospital advises. But check with your doctor, especially if you presently don't drink alcohol.
Here's more information:
* Drinking for health should be done only in moderation -- binge drinking or drinking large amounts of alcohol is dangerous.
* If you have health problems such as liver disease, very high blood pressure or depression, you should not drink alcohol.
* Wines thought to contain the highest concentrations of flavonoids are Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Syrah and Pinot Noir.
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