5 Tips for Coping with an Eating Disorder During the Holidays
When you’re in recovery from an eating disorder, the holiday season, though it may bring significant joy and excitement, may also...
Anorexia Nervosa is Typically Characterized by Low Body Weight, and That’s a Problem
Anorexia nervosa is a serious and deadly eating disorder that impacts at least 30 million people in the United States alone....
Anorexia Statistics and Studies
Anorexia Statistics and Studies Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that affects millions of people in the United States, but it’s...
How Parents Can Help Kids Develop a Positive Relationship With Food
In honor of National Children’s Health Day, let’s take a look at food and family. Here are tips for promoting a...
6 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Seek Eating Disorders Treatment
If you are the parent of a child struggling with an eating disorder, you may wonder if there is an optimal...
What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About the Teen Who Lost His Sight Due to a ‘Junk Food’ Diet
A recent article in the Independent told the story of a teen who was “left blind and deaf after living off...
The Impact of Weight Stigma on our Mental Health
Content warning: This article discusses the effects of weight stigma. Experiencing stigma and discrimination negatively impacts our mental health just as...
Weight Stigma Hurts Everybody
Weight stigma, also known as weight bias, refers to negative attitudes, stereotypes, or discrimination based on larger body size. When people...
11 Influencers to Follow for Weight Stigma Awareness Week
Weight Stigma Awareness Week is from September 23-27, 2019. Weight stigma, sometimes known as weight bias, is when people are discriminated...
Truth Hurts: Lizzo, Black Women & Weight Stigma
Just recently, singer, performer, and flute extraordinaire, Lizzo reached a milestone in her career by topping the Billboard charts at number...