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....
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), about 9% of the U.S. population, equivalent to 28.8 million people, will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives....
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), approximately 9% of the U.S. population will have an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime....
This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The theme is “It’s time for change.” For too long, the stereotype of someone with an eating disorder is a young, white privileged female who wants to be thin...