When people picture someone with an eating disorder, many think of a thin teenage girl with anorexia nervosa. This stereotype ...
People often associate eating disorders with females. However, eating disorder behaviors, such as fasting, purging, and having a preoccupation with body image, can also affect males. The desire to ...
Content warning: This piece includes descriptions of eating disorders and self-harm that may be triggering to some readers. The National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline provides support, ...
Eating disorders are often associated with extreme weight loss, but what many people don’t realize is that they can also lead to significant weight gain. This paradox can be confusing and distressing ...
People going through the menopausal transition may be at a higher risk of developing certain eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa or binge eating disorder. Menopause may also worsen existing ...
In this article, we will take a look at 15 states with the highest rates of eating disorders. If you want to skip our discussion of eating disorders, their causes, and their effects on American ...
Purpose Few studies have examined how psychosocial risk and protective factors in adolescence shape mental health outcomes ...