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Exercise Compulsion and Its Dangers
Extreme or compulsive exercise is dangerous. The most significant dangers of extreme exercise are overuse syndromes such as stress fractures, low heart rate, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis.
Self-Injury and Eating Disorders
Self-injury, particularly cutting on oneself, is becoming more prevalent in the U.S., especially in those with eating disorders.