Eating disorders are severe mental disorders that significantly impact a person’s emotional well-being, physical health, and everyday functioning. All eating disorders are characterized by ...

The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study ...

What could go wrong when your feed is flooded with GLP-1 content? A lot.

In this interview, I asked Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., a body image expert and fellow Psychology Today blogger ("Smart People Don't Diet"), about the following timely topics: The role that social media ...

Teenagers who are unhappy with their bodies are more likely to develop symptoms of eating disorders and depression in early adulthood, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, ...

This summer I sat on my bed and watched as my sister tried on numerous outfits, changing over and over again, each time citing something “wrong” about her body and weight. I would respond by providing ...

The biggest misconception of all is also the most harmful.

The new Australian film is an effective exploration of one woman’s eating disorder, and a worthy entry into the growing canon ...

Even a chatbot trained on nutrition and fitness research that dispenses reasonable-sounding guidance can become a deadly ...

Among the most upsetting phrases to hear during pregnancy, “Just wait” reigned supreme as my least favorite. “You think you’re tired now? Just wait,” they said. “You don’t have time to tackle your ...

She’s opening up about a vulnerable topic. Victoria Beckham is no stranger to media scrutiny. As a member of the world’s biggest girl group and half of one of the most high-profile celebrity marriages ...