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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Superwoman syndrome

Superwoman syndrome stories: 1 news summaries

'Superwomen' Often Anorexic

Pressure on girls to be 'perfect' increases risk of eating disorders

(Newser) - The driving need to be perfect—or "Superwoman" syndrome—puts girls as young as 13 at a higher risk of developing an eating disorder, reports the Independent. "Superwomen want the perfect life. No matter how well they're doing, they never feel quite good enough," says one... More »

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