Eating disorders can manifest in a variety of physical ways, but experts say there is often an emotional component.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The most important factor in the successful treatment of eating disorders is improving the patient's perception of their body -- and that's not an easy task, says a ...

Eating disorders are severe mental disorders that significantly impact a person’s emotional well-being, physical health, and everyday functioning. All eating disorders are characterized by ...

This summer I sat on my bed and watched as my sister tried on numerous outfits, changing over and over again, each time citing something “wrong” about her body and weight. I would respond by providing ...

I was 16 when I first developed an eating disorder. I was 24 when I finally cried out for help. I was 27 when I realised the damage I had done to my body. Perhaps it was inevitable. I was always ...

In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we are launching a youth-led campaign across Marin County called “Love ...

When weight loss is framed as self-improvement or empowerment, it can blur important boundaries. For many people healing from ...

Among the most upsetting phrases to hear during pregnancy, “Just wait” reigned supreme as my least favorite. “You think you’re tired now? Just wait,” they said. “You don’t have time to tackle your ...

On a special episode (first released on April 14, 2024) of The Excerpt podcast: The mass media has pushed skinny on us for decades. And while doctors encourage healthy eating and lower body mass ...

Hilltop Behavioral Health continues to be recognized for offering one of the most comprehensive and integrated eating disorder treatment models in New Jersey. By combining therapy, nutrition, and ...