After saying that she developed an eating disorder after becoming famous at a young age and trying to restrict her eating to ...
Experts recommend medical monitoring as well as psychological help in order to treat eating disorders, and say early intervention is crucial.
ELMIRA, NY (WETM) — Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which is currently underway, aims to spread awareness and encourage ...
Researchers analyzed 153 participants aged 18-62 years (mean age, 36 years) diagnosed with BED and enrolled in the US Binge Eating Treatment and Recovery program between 2020 and 2023. Participants ...
When weight loss is framed as self-improvement or empowerment, it can blur important boundaries. For many people healing from anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, or chronic restriction, a ...
Weight loss medications like Ozempic can have various effects on patients with eating disorders. While these drugs may reduce binge eating in some cases, they can also intensify food avoidance and ...
Respecting a patient’s autonomy is at the heart of ethical care. Patients need to feel empowered to take an active role in their recovery, sharing their goals and shaping the direction of their care.
You don’t have to love your body to recover from an eating disorder. For many people, aiming for body positivity adds pressure instead of relief.