The holidays can intensify food and body image struggles. Here's how to move through them without starting over.

Eating disorders often involve a team of clinicians to address different elements of the illness. A physician may monitor physical changes and problems, a psychologist may address underlying thoughts ...

You may not have heard of orthorexia, but you’ve probably seen it. It’s an eating disorder that’s characterized as an ...

Untreated eating disorders in teenagers can have long-term adverse health effects and may be fatal. Caregivers and family members can learn about eating disorders to provide emotional support and aid ...

Glasofer is an associate professor of clinical medical psychology at Columbia University Medical Center and a practicing clinical psychologist in New York City. Attia is a professor of psychiatry at ...

As the festive season approaches, perhaps you’re thinking of hosting friends and family. You know at least one person who’ll attend who becomes anxious around food and another with an eating disorder.

Professional medical help and medication are often a vital part of the eating disorder recovery process. If you or a loved one are coping with an eating disorder, contact the National Alliance for ...

For years, eating disorders were thought to predominantly affect women and girls. But it’s estimated that 1 in 3 people with the condition is male, and that 10 million American boys and men will ...

Kazdin is a writer, performer, four-time Emmy Award winning television journalist, and author of What's Eating Us: Women, Food, and the Epidemic of Body Anxiety It’s impossible to escape the soaring ...

Eating disorders are not caused by genetics alone, but genes can play a significant role in making someone more vulnerable to developing one. Researchers do not understand the exact cause of eating ...

Although reduced body image and low self-esteem are potential risk factors for eating disorders, they’re not the only factors at play. Body dissatisfaction can increase your risk of disordered eating ...