Eating Disorders
This group of complex conditions can affect anyone.
If You Think You’re Struggling With Disordered Eating, Here’s How to Get Help
Whether or not you have a diagnosable condition, you deserve to feel better.
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD
A Chatbot Replaced Workers at an Eating Disorder Helpline. It Went Horribly Wrong.
Tessa, a program used by the National Eating Disorders Association, gave potentially harmful weight-loss advice.
By Amanda Hoover
The ‘Thin Is In’ Narrative Is Especially Harmful to People of Color
“We’re not fighting to be considered pretty; we’re fighting for our dignity.”
By Virgie Tovar, MA
The Myth That ‘French Women Don’t Get Fat’ Is Both Wrong and Harmful
It’s time to lay this insidious idea to rest once and for all.
By Iris Goldsztajn
The New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Are Appalling
And I’m not the only eating disorder expert who’s outraged.
By Christine Byrne, MPH, RD
Tess Holliday Discusses the Stigma Behind an Atypical Anorexia Diagnosis
“I don’t love the term and hopefully one day we can change that.”
By Maggie O'Neill
Sophie Turner Had Her Therapist Move In to Help Her Heal From an Eating Disorder
The actor said her therapist put things in perspective as she recovered.
By Serena Coady
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When Does Overeating Cross the Line Into Binge Eating Disorder?
The symptoms aren’t always obvious.
By Rebecca Joy StanboroughMedically reviewed by Ryan Howes, PhD
Tess Holliday on Her Anorexia Recovery: 'People Said I Was Lying'
“Recovery for me is messy," she wrote.
By Macaela Mackenzie
7 Ways to Heal Your Relationship With Your ‘Trigger Foods’
An R.D. walks you through it.
By Jessica Jones, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.
How Katie Couric Navigates Bulimia Triggers at the Doctor’s Office
“I don't want it to ruin my day.”
By Sarah Jacoby
How Falling in Love With the World of Cheese Helped Me Confront My Disordered Eating
Every single day, I am grateful.
By Hannah Howard
Pinterest Just Banned All Weight-Loss Advertisements
It's the first major platform to do so
By Nicola Dall'Asen
Jordana Brewster Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder History
The actor penned a very personal new essay.
By Carolyn L. Todd
How I Protect Myself From Eating Disorder Triggers as a Fitness Instructor
These tips hold true even if you’re new to exercise.
By Shauna Harrison, Ph.D.
Demi Lovato Says She Still ‘Struggles Daily’ With Her Eating Disorder
"I still have hope that someday I won’t think about it anymore."
By Carolyn L. Todd
Tess Holliday Reveals She’s ‘Anorexic and In Recovery’
“I’m not ashamed to say it out loud anymore.”
By Carolyn L. Todd
What to Do If You’re Feeling Out of Control Around Food
Experts share how you can try to cope.
By Ziba Redif
Gabourey Sidibe on How Bulimia Became Her 'Self-Defense Mechanism' Against Depression
"It truly was about how it stopped me from crying."
By Sarah Jacoby
10 ‘Healthy Eating Rules’ You Should Throw Out Immediately
Who decided “don't eat after 8 p.m.” made sense?
By Carolyn L. Todd
11 Thanksgiving Day Tips for People in Eating Disorder Recovery
How to make a challenging day a little more manageable.
By Carolyn L. Todd