Eating Disorders

I Am ‘Unhealthy.’ That Doesn’t Make Me Any Less Valuable.

"Health behaviors are important, but they are to be encouraged and supported, not to be used as shame tactics."
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Eating Disorder Recovery Is Hard During The Holidays. Here's How To Cope.

People recovering from disordered eating share what actually helps them through big holiday meals.
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I Was A Man With Bulimia. Here's Why It Took Me So Long To Get Help.

"In those days, it was virtually unheard of for men to have eating disorders ― especially bulimia."
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Where's The Body Acceptance Movement For Men Who Gained Pandemic Weight?

Weight gain, disordered eating and compulsive exercise surged during the pandemic ― but men often have nowhere to talk about it.
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Jennette McCurdy Of ‘iCarly’ Fame Opens Up About Her Mother’s Abuse

"I finally feel free," the actor — who currently stars in her one-woman show "I'm Glad My Mom Died" — told People in a candid interview.
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Why 'Before And After' Photos Are More Problematic Than You Think

Here's the truth behind weight loss images and what they do and don't show you about a person's health (and your own well-being).
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I’m Training To Qualify For The Olympic Trials On A Treadmill In My Garage

"Marathon running is one of the only sports where the average person is lined up with a field of professionals in the same race."
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5 Mental Health Conditions That Are Way Underdiagnosed

Many people don't get the treatment they need because their disorder goes unnoticed. Here's what to look for.
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Why We Let Our Teenage Son Treat His Mental Health Issues With Marijuana

"We did what parents who love their children, who have resources, do. We sought out experts: behavioral pediatricians, naturopaths, herbalists, allergists."
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I've Kept My Binge Eating Secret For My Entire Life. Here's Why I'm Speaking Out Now.

"I finally told my husband what was going on. He was shocked ― he had no idea about the severity of my eating issues."
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