Most people can name one or more people in their life who look noticeably thinner now than they did six months ago. On social media, before-and-after photos appear with no explanation. The responses...

What is Mental Restriction? What It Looks Like: When you hear the word restriction, you may picture someone who skips meals, cuts out food groups, or sticks to a diet. But there’s another form of...

When “Wellness” Becomes Pressure: How Midlife Adults Get Pulled Into Unhealthy Eating Many people in midlife start thinking more about health, aging, and longevity. That’s normal and human. But...

Do you ever reach for snacks when you're stressed, sad, or bored? Many people use food to handle their emotions. This is called emotional eating, and it is common. But how can you tell if it has...

Can therapy really help with eating disorders like anorexia nervosa? If you or someone you know struggles with disordered eating, this is a question you may have asked. Eating disorders are serious...

In a world where kale is king and quinoa reigns supreme, it's easy to get caught up in food rules, healthy-lifestyle, and "clean eating" hype. But what happens when your pursuit of a “perfect” diet...

Halloween is a season within a season, filled with costumes, community spirit, autumn decorations, and, of course, candy. Whether we're talking candy corn, Snickers, Reeses, Hershey bars, or Good n’...

It’s a miracle! Or is it? When it comes to weight loss, failed attempts and a scale's yo-yoing can make you wonder. The off-label, often misguided use of medications like Ozempic may lead to...

The chatter can be relentless, unpredictable, even unwarranted. But one thing everyone who hears it will agree on: food noise is LOUD! It makes itself known for reasons both necessary and...