Posts Tagged ‘musicians and eating disorders’

By Griffen Sparks On August 29th, 2017

“Disgusting” and “ridiculous” emails show the body image pressures musicians face

When a recent study suggested musicians may face a higher risk of eating disorders, it came as somewhat of a surprise. Aside from famous pop singers, most people don’t think of musicians or vocalists as a group who faces extreme standards for their public image. Obviously, this isn’t exactly true. Instrumentalists or singers in any…

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By Griffen Sparks On July 27th, 2017

Are musicians at risk for eating disorders?

There are several groups that have been known to be at high-risk for eating disorders. Women, athletes, and teens, in particular, are known to face a higher risk than other demographics. But, a new study suggests there may be a group that has gone unrecognized until now: musicians. According to a new report published in the…

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