The pandemic lockdowns were a major trigger, experts agree. According to Freedom of Information figures obtained by Newstalk, the number of children under the age of 16 who were hospitalised with anorexia almost doubled last year. The figures showed that 237 children and teenagers had inpatient admissions in public hospitals in 2021 – compared to […]
3 years ago
Nikki Grahame’s mother Sue has bravely opened up about her daughter’s untimely death. Nikki tragically died from anorexia at the age of 38 earlier this year. The former Big Brother star’s death completely broke her mother’s heart. Speaking during the documentary ‘Nikki Grahame: Who Is She?’, Sue said part of her died when she lost […]
3 years ago
Eating disorders are highly complex. They can go unnoticed by many or be glaring you straight in the face. Like any mental health issue, eating disorders are distressing to go through and heartbreaking to watch loved ones experience. But if a lot of the time they can go unnoticed, how can we recognise them in […]
4 years ago
The ban is part of the platform’s move to create a safe and inclusive space for all users. Pinterest, the image sharing platform, has made history as the first major social media company to ban all advertisements relating to weight loss. Previously, Pinterest wouldn’t allow content that is body-shaming, or content that features dangerous weight […]
4 years ago
She passed away Friday. Nikki Grahame, who first rose to fame in the 2006 edition of reality show Big Brother, has died aged 38. The British TV star passed away yesterday, Friday. Confirming Grahame had passed away, her agent wrote: “It is with immeasurable sadness that Nikki Grahame passed away in the early hours of […]
5 years ago