Purging is a serious and often secretive part of eating disorders. It poses a major negative impact on the body, and can leadIt can feel isolating, especially when shame makes it hard to talk about....
If you are a person on-the-go, constantly racing between work and activities may feel like the norm. In addition to work, upsetting news cycles, poor sleep, and lack of self care can make it feel like your body and mind never get a break....
Imagine completing a marathon you spent 40 weeks preparing for. In this marathon, you carried everything from a lemon to a zucchini to eventually a watermelon in your midsection. You’d probably be exhausted, sore, and also incredibly proud of your accomplishment....
It can be surprising, and a little heartbreaking, to learn just how early body image concerns can begin. Research shows that children start forming ideas about their bodies at a very young age. In fact, one study found that nearly half of girls aged 3...
It is understood that eating disorders are often the symptom of another mental health condition. Anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma have some of the highest co-morbidity rates with eating disorders....
GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, are making headlines for their role in weight management. But if you’re considering these medications, it’s important to understand both their benefits and the potential risks, especially when it comes to eating disorders....
During the early 2000s, there was a prevalence of “pro-ana” websites: sites that glorified and encouraged anorexia practices. By 2012, most hosting sites like Tumblr, Yahoo,...
In today's digital age, social media platforms are saturated with content that shapes our perspectives on lifestyle, health, and body image. Among the most prominent trends are...
In the world of sports, athletes are often celebrated for their incredible physical abilities and dedication to their craft. However, behind the scenes, many face a hidden struggle known as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)....
Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, are serious psychiatric illnesses that share similarities with anxiety and depression....