write a book like this, "diamond in the rough," and you talk about alcoholism and depression and anorexia is a lot. >> you know, i was kind of their did you write this book. i would not have thought about it on my own -- i was kind of dared to write this book. would anybody really like to read it? so i thought, what is my intent here? the thing that has helped me the most through that stuff is other people being open about their own experiences. you have your family and friends who help you through it and hold your hand, but knowing you are not alone. tavis: so the source of the alcoholism, depression, anorexia, same source, or multiple factors that brought in all on? >> that is the million-dollar question. i think some of it is genetic. some of it is situational. i think if one has an addictive nature, i am not sure where that comes from. that could be genetic, as well, but that is something i have got, you know? and the depression is a lot of that, and i think that is genetic, genetic and biological, so running from that takes on a lot of forms. tavis: how do you not run from it? >> tha

she was diagnosed with anorexia at the age of 15. she runs and 18 disorder advocacy group. she says girls feel uncomfortable seeking help for -- women this age feel uncomfortable seeking help for a disease that is associated with teenage girls. experts say part of the problem is the 70 is the new 50 movement. >> the pressures on women of all ages to continue looking young and attractive are escalating. >> and pressure to fight the aging process by whatever means necessary. >> coming up next, your maryland lottery midday pick three. and we will get a check of the insta-weather plus >> dr. tim hammond is here to answer your pet questions with petunia. she is not liking you. >> i do not blame her. i do not like me either. i am wearing the official wbal heat advisory scrubs. i see you have the common commitment office -- outfit on. >> let's have some question. s. we have a lab that is friendly with everyone. why is this? >> territoriality is something you have to pay attention to and do not minimize it. there is a dog trainer that has experience in this kind of training. the an

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. >> reporter: more than 10 million americans suffer from bulimia, anorexia, identified with younger but a study finds females don't necessarily outgrow them. researchers writing in the international journal of eating disorders surveyed 1800 people age a and older. 62% said their weight negatively impacted their lives. 8% reported purging and 70% were dieting or trying to lose weight. when an older patient sufficients eating disorders, it's usually an earlier eating problem that resurfaced, though not always. late onset problems maybe linked to midlife aing anxieties. it can be common in women over 50. with the medical minutes, i'm dr. timothy johnson. >>> cute or ugly? you decide. pics for the world's ugliest dog. the facially challenged pooches. that's elwood, one of the past winners of the contest. how could you not get ill looking at muggily. s that cute. muggily, an 8-year-old chinese crested something or other. the on line vetting doesn't the winner, the decision will be up to a panel of judges today. as this a cool dog. we'll be right back right after this. we need to look for

. >> and anorexia can settle in. and the intake could go down and you are at risk for health and performance impact because you're not maintaining your calories that you feed. >> reporter: part of the problem is from a swollen stomach. but they may not get hungry because they cannot smell their favorite food. >> the odor and air molecules are not as concentrated. that can reduce the sensitivity of smelling, you know, things that you like to eat. >> a problem that can be cured with the exercise of the top chef. >>> and neil armstrong will get his own show on the food channel. >> and the university of hawaii. researchers hope that the menu they develop will allow for missions that can last three years or more. >>> take a look after 7:30. and put the camera to work for you. this is a beautiful shot. with the winds we may have a concern. and you pay be getting a little coastal flooding. and bel air same story. sunshine. rain supreme. look at clouds moving in tonight. look at this. we lit up, going strong. and look at tha

she was first diagnosed with anorexia at age 17. >> over the course of two years i lost half my weight>> she runs an advocacy group and says older women tend to feel uncomfortable for seeking help for what many view as a young person's disease. >> a lot of them are embarrassed. >> reporter: many treatments have been doled for teen girls. >> so we don't know how best to tailor these treatment for women over 50. >> reporter: experts say part of the problem is the 70 is the new 50 movement. >> i think part of what's happening is the pressure is on women of all ages toe continue looking young and attractive are contemplates. >> reporter: erica edwards, nbc news. >>> coming up on news4, a panda gets primed to start mating season. >>> plus why a whole bunch of skateboarders are rumbling into town for this weekend. >>> and coming up on "news4 at 5:00" no deal to bring a casino to aspirin georges county. what leaders are saying about the next move. >>> a school bus monitor bullied, and it's all caught on tape. [ female announcer ] the son of a single mom. proud father of two daughters. preside

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