The Wire

There is no doubt that losing weight can be a battle, one that could easily turn in to a perpetual cycle of obsession. Associate Professor Amanda Salis knows why diets don’t usually work and is now launching a study to help Australian’s lose weight with a scientific approach. While working with someone else to achieve results can be helpful in the weight loss process, there are real dangers of joining online communities seeking this united goal as they provide the window to an eating disorder.