We all want to help when we know someone is in trouble. We worry, get frustrated, and even become angry when we see someone we care about making harmful or destructive decisions. But there are right and wrong ways to offer help. more...

Although we usually associate eating disorders with women, who in general are more severely affected by the social, psychological and dietary factors that lead to negative body image, men are not immune to these issues. more...

If you notice your children skipping meals or overeating to the point of excess and disappearing immediately, you may want to be on the lookout for symptoms of an eating disorder. more...

When stress becomes more than you can handle, you develop ways to cope, which may include binge eating or not eating at all. more...

Eating disorders most commonly occur in teen girls and young women, but it has been well-established that the disorders can affect boys, girls, men and women of virtually all ages. A 2007 at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that gay and bisexual men are at higher risk for developing eating disorders than are heterosexual men. more...

Although individuals with eating disorders often approach treatment with a rigid mindset, the most effective eating disorder treatment programs will respond with a strategic blend of structure and flexibility. more...

"Pregorexia" is a disorder marked by preoccupation with weight control through extreme dieting and exercise while pregnant. Experts estimate that as many as one in 20 women suffer from an eating disorder during pregnancy, and that number may be increasing. more...

High school and college-level wrestlers are subject to unique weight-related demands that put them in jeopardy of developing disordered eating habits. Here are a few guidelines to ensure your child doesn't give in to these pressures. more...