The Impact of the Side Effects of Bulimia on the Family
Content updated on 01/16/24 Eating disorders are a family affair. Even though behaviors like bingeing and purging are conducted in secret,...
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...
Six Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Seek Eating Disorder Treatment
Updated on 07/17/23 If you are the parent of a child struggling with an eating disorder, you may wonder if there...
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 Mental Health
Updated on 4/14/2023 It is documented that stigma and discrimination negatively affect our bodies and our mental health. Most of the...
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...