Anorexia is like having a distorted mirror in your mind that makes you see yourself as bigger than you really are. It's this relentless fear of gaining weight that drives people to skip meals or eat ...

“What you look like is the least interesting thing about you. Your scars prove that whatever tried to beat you lost, so own that.” On Feb. 12, 2025 the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts ...

I’ve never been afraid of snakes, heights or flying. But I have been afraid of french fries. Flash back to 2002, when the “health kick” I went on after freshman year in high school quickly spiraled ...

Anorexia nervosa is a severe and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss. Overcoming anorexia is not just about gaining weight; it ...

ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, MI — For Jacy Kirby, writing is more than a creative outlet, it’s a tool for survival and connection. The personal trainer, health coach and author has turned his own battle with ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Chicago-based group offers support to those who are struggling with eating disorders from people who know what it’s like. “All of our programs are peer-led,” Jason Wood, ...

Respecting a patient’s autonomy is at the heart of ethical care. Patients need to feel empowered to take an active role in their recovery, sharing their goals and shaping the direction of their care.

If you or someone you know is suffering from an eating disorder, it’s important to remember that recovery is a journey that takes time and patience. According to Heather Young, CRNP, UPMC Behavioral ...

The Waterloo Wellington Eating Disorders Coalition is inviting the public to its annual free virtual event, 'Faces of ...

Here's what anorexia nervosa is, why it's so concerning and how people who struggle with the disorder can get help.

From the age of 13, Molly Anderton, of Warrington, struggled badly with her mental health and in her teenage years, it had ...