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8 eating disorder myths

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED) are...

Signs a loved one may be at risk of an eating disorder relapse

Recovery is a lifelong process for those who have struggled or...

What causes an eating disorder: A biopsychosocial perspective

Eating disorders are complex and severe psychiatric illnesses that can have many causes. The biopsychosocial..

Bulimia vs binge eating: the differences between eating disorders

Bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED) are two different eating disorders...

Sleep and eating disorders

Sleeping and eating share a very intimate relationship, as they are both essential...

The differences between bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa (BN) and anorexia nervosa (AN) are two of the most well-known eating disorders, but many...

Unpacking the fear of eating in front of others

For many of us, sharing meals with others or going out to eat are the primary ways we socialize and...

How to tell if you have an eating disorder

How do I know if I have an eating disorder?

It may sound silly at first to think someone wouldn't know if they had an eating disorder, but the...

How long can you go without food?

The human body is a living organism that requires vitamins, nutrients, and minerals to function...

Eating disorders in the military population

Eating disorders affect the military population, due in part to the...

Disordered eating vs. eating disorder

While disordered eating and an eating disorder share many risk factors, signs...

Effects of eating disorders on your health

Conditions like bulimia nervosa (BN), anorexia nervosa (AN), binge eating disorder (BED), and other eating...

Diabetes and eating disorders

Diabetes and eating disorders are both serious conditions that can negatively affect a person’s physical...

What are the different types of eating disorders?

There are many different types of eating disorders, each with its own unique set of challenges in treatment.

What causes eating disorders?

When you or one of your loved ones is suffering from an eating disorder, it may be tempting to look for...

The relationship between grief and eating disorders

Experiencing a significant loss, whether you lose a loved one, relationship, passion, job, or home, can...

How the gut and brain are connected

Medical experts have long been exploring the relationship between the gut and your physical health, mental...

"You're not sick enough": Eating disorder misconceptions

Eating disorders are treatable conditions that people can fully recover from if they get help...

How do eating disorders affect the heart?

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa (AN), binge eating disorder (BED), and bulimia nervosa (BN) can...

Challenges in BIPOC eating disorders: Prevalence, bias, and treatment barriers

It is a common misconception that eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and...

What are atypical eating disorders?

Anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge-eating disorder (BED) are among some of the most...

Tirzepatide for weight loss (Mounjaro)

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) was approved in 2022 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating type 2...

Fasting vs. anorexia

Fasting and intermittent fasting (IF) are popular methods of energy consumption that limit eating to...

Different types of hunger

Hunger is a complex and multifaceted physical sensation that is felt in the body. Understanding the types...

What is fatphobia?

In a world that's long been deeply influenced by the ideals of diet culture, people with certain body...

How to treat eating disorders at home

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people around the world. In...

Fighting fatphobia in healthcare (Part 1): IAEDP addresses harmful AAP guidelines for childhood “obesity”

In its new guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with "obesity," the...

Fighting fatphobia in healthcare (Part 2): IAEDP urges AAP to revise harmful guidelines for childhood “obesity”

In part two of Fighting Fatphobia in Healthcare, we explain more reasons why the International Association...

What is neuroplasticity?

The ability to change and adapt is often considered essential to mental health. But it’s also a critical...

How to maintain a healthy eating schedule in college

College can be one of the most exciting transitions in a person’s life. For many, it provides the first...

Is fasting an eating disorder?

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED) are...

Healthy eating and eating disorder education for college students

Attending college is an exciting milestone, offering new levels of freedom and independence. But it’s also...

The link between autism and eating disorders

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect many aspects of a person’s life, including their eating behaviors...

How the hunger scale is used in eating disorder treatment

The hunger scale—sometimes called the hunger fullness scale or hunger satiety scale—is used in many intuitive

Can eating disorders be prevented?

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED) are...

Overcoming emotional eating: Practical strategies for finding balance

Taking care of your basic needs, like eating, is still important, even when you're going through intense...

Understanding self-harm and eating disorders

Eating disorders are devastating mental health conditions that often occur alongside other serious concerns...

What are the common eating disorder symptoms and signs?

Just as every person is different, so is every experience of an eating disorder. Different conditions can...