Margarita Tartakovsky's Blog (11)

In a national survey by Self magazine, out of 4,000 women ages 25 to 45, it was revealed that 65 percent of women report disordered eating and 10 percent suffer from eating disorders; in other words, three out of four women “eat, think and behave abnormally around food,” says the article. Other notably distressing findings include: - 37 percent ski… Continue

As if having anorexia or bulimia isn’t devastating enough, other problems commonly accompany these eating disorders. And girls don’t have to have full-blown eating disorders (those that fulfill the diagnostic criteria of the DSM-IV) to be especially vulnerable to depression, anxiety and high risk behaviors. A study of 2,000 girls published in the British Journal of Psych… Continue

When women discover they’re pregnant, it becomes both a joyous time and a cautious one: immersing themselves in baby books, women begin planning for their baby’s arrival and taking care of themselves by eating right, avoiding smoking and alcohol and exercising. For diabetics, however, it’s the care months beforehand that’s also vital – for both mom and baby. According to today’s article, the number of women… Continue

You’re at the grocery store aisle; you sneak a peek at the barrage of women’s magazines and notice a perfectly sculpted body, small waistline and smooth skin – the only fullness in the photo reserved to a pouty lip and the voluminous layers of wavy hair. Maybe you think twice about the ice cream in your cart? Instantly feel uncomfortable with your love handles? Begin studying the photo to find a touch of imperfection to improve your suddenly ruined mood? Or simply utter the words, “I feel so fa… Continue

Have you ever felt so bad about the way you look that you decided to stay home? Ever skipped a dinner date, a family event or even work because of it? If so, according to a recent article you’re not alone. “Employers lose an estimated £114.4million every year due to “negative body image” sick notes,” says the article. It also includes findings from a study of 1,000 women, which are equally as… Continue

It's been all over the news lately, but the eating disorder diabulimia isn't that new at all. You won't find it in psychology's diagnostic bible, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, but diabulimia is actually quite common with some estimates reaching as high as 30 percent. Studied since the 1980's, diabulimia is when diabetics refuse to… Continue

No doubt diabetes is a challenge for every patient, but for teens, managing diabetes is especially tough, according to a recent study that looked at 103 diabetic teens, ages 12 to 21. Some of their findings are worrisome: - 76 percent reported overeating at least weekly. - Almost half ate fast food at least four times or more a month. - 20 percent drank one soda or sugary drink (or more) daily. - 68 percent watched two… Continue

We keep hearing about teens who religiously tan their skin away by scorching it outdoors or in tanning salons. Nearly 2.3 million teens visit tanning salons at least once per year. But move over Tina the 20-year-old, because Grandma is looking for a tanning bed herself. A 2005 at-home interview with 29,394 adults – conducted as part of the N… Continue

It wasn’t long ago – six years to be exact – that Botox was FDA approved for cosmetic purposes. In 2007, the wrinkle-reducer – which works by paralyzing the muscle – topped non-surgical procedures at roughly 2.8 million for both women and men. It seems Botox users love their wrinkle-free looks and minimal, minor side effects, which can include headache, nausea a… Continue

It seems like a new skin care product pops up every day. Whether it’s a product based on stem cell technology or one claiming to be “better than Botox,” many of us spend hundreds of dollars to improve our skin; some of us hoping to find the fountain of youth along the way. Instead of running to get the ski… Continue

You're sitting in one of those sumptuous massage chairs, enjoying your once-in-a-blue-moon pedicure and some much-needed quiet time, thumbing through a gossip magazine, when suddenly you hear the childlike laughter of…well, a child! Welcome to the latest beauty trend: Girls as young as six are enjoying a bevy of spa treatments, including pedicures, manicures, chocolate facials and virgin Cosmos in martini glasses. One salon and party place even offers a… Continue