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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.

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.

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.”

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.

The New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Are Appalling

And I’m not the only eating disorder expert who’s outraged.

Tess Holliday Discusses the Stigma Behind an Atypical Anorexia Diagnosis

“I don’t love the term and hopefully one day we can change that.”

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.

When Does Overeating Cross the Line Into Binge Eating Disorder?

The symptoms aren’t always obvious.

Tess Holliday on Her Anorexia Recovery: 'People Said I Was Lying'

“Recovery for me is messy," she wrote. 

7 Ways to Heal Your Relationship With Your ‘Trigger Foods’

An R.D. walks you through it.

Pinterest Just Banned All Weight-Loss Advertisements

It's the first major platform to do so

Jordana Brewster Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder History

The actor penned a very personal new essay.  

How I Protect Myself From Eating Disorder Triggers as a Fitness Instructor

These tips hold true even if you’re new to exercise.

Demi Lovato Says She Still ‘Struggles Daily’ With Her Eating Disorder

"I still have hope that someday I won’t think about it anymore."

Tess Holliday Reveals She’s ‘Anorexic and In Recovery’

“I’m not ashamed to say it out loud anymore.” 

What to Do If You’re Feeling Out of Control Around Food

Experts share how you can try to cope.

10 ‘Healthy Eating Rules’ You Should Throw Out Immediately

Who decided “don't eat after 8 p.m.” made sense? 

11 Thanksgiving Day Tips for People in Eating Disorder Recovery

How to make a challenging day a little more manageable.