CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's back to school season, and sometimes that stress can lead students to develop eating disorders. More than 30 million people in the U.S. will suffer from an eating disorder. Up to ...

The holiday season can feel endlessly stressful and overwhelming when you’re navigating eating disorder recovery. With disrupted routines, abundant food, and social pressures, you may feel like you’re ...

As a high school freshman, Alexa Larson’s every thought was occupied by her weight. “I didn’t have time for friends. I didn’t have time for activities,” Larson said. “I didn’t really have any goals in ...

Eating disorders represent one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions affecting millions of people across all demographics. While many assume these complex conditions stem from simple ...

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 ...

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Eating disorders are complex physical and psychological problems. They are ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Maybe you stock up on ice cream after a difficult day at work or reach for chocolate after a disagreement with your partner.

While the concept of eating disorders has become more broadly discussed over the last few years, less is understood about the psychology behind them — namely, what is happening inside the brain of a ...

Maybe you stock up on ice cream after a difficult day at work or reach for chocolate after a disagreement with your partner. Occasional stress eating (or emotional eating) is normal and nothing to ...

Eating disorders are among the many illnesses that are not easily identifiable, making it difficult to recognize who may be struggling and require support. They are complex mental health illnesses ...

You may not have heard of orthorexia, but you’ve probably seen it. It’s an eating disorder that’s characterized as an obsession with only consuming “healthy” foods—and it’s on the rise, says Sadi Fox, ...