In the age of social media, youth are constantly bombarded with viral trends and toxic messages that set unrealistic standards about the ideal body image. This has translated into a far too common ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For many, Thanksgiving centers around turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. But for those experiencing disordered eating, the holidays can be triggering. In 2013, Kelsey ...
A nutritious diet is one of the key ways to stay physically and mentally fit. Research suggests it may reduce your risk of ...
Although reduced body image and low self-esteem are potential risk factors for eating disorders, they’re not the only factors at play. Body dissatisfaction can increase your risk of disordered eating ...
If you’re considering intermittent fasting to lose weight or improve your health, you’re looking to your future. But your past also plays an important role in the success – and safety – of your plan.
As a parent, seeing your child struggle with food can be heartbreaking and confusing. You may be left wondering what to say, how to support them, or if you are doing the right thing. Disordered eating ...
For many people, the holidays are a time for celebration, family gatherings and festive meals. But for individuals recovering from an eating disorder or coping with body image concerns, this season ...
Thanksgiving is a particularly prickly time for anybody who is either in recovery or actively suffering from an eating disorder. It's a day marked by gratitude, yes, but between immediate and extended ...
As clinicians and researchers, we have studied and worked with youth and their families struggling with eating disorders or "disordered eating" (the spectrum of unhealthy eating behavior and patterns) ...