Just a Little MoreThe Popularity of ‘Emotional Eating’ Begs the Question: Why Do People Use Food to Cope With Stress? Food acts as a distraction from their stress, enabling people to experience a few moments of relief, and becoming a form of self-medication. By Devrupa Rakshit
Not The SameThe Difference Between an Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating, Explained Even though their eating habits might not be reshaping their lives, disordered eating does come with its own set of struggles. By Devrupa Rakshit
The Heart Wants What It WantsIs Intuitive Eating the Answer to Tackling Diet Culture? Intuitive eating isn't just about improving our relationship with food, but about learning to trust our bodies, too. By Devrupa Rakshit
Buried LinksScientists Link Specific Eating Disorders to Different Kinds of Childhood Trauma The findings bolster the argument in favor of employing trauma-informed care as part of treatments for eating disorders. By Devrupa Rakshit
Baby SensesInfants Exposed to Domestic Violence Fall Seriously Ill as Adults, Shows Study Besides worse academic outcomes, they have trouble eating and sleeping, along with having a higher risk for gastrointestinal distress. By Devrupa Rakshit
Eating Paper? No Papa.Is This Normal? “I Like Eating Paper” Xylophagia, a condition that makes people want to ingest paper, is a form of pica A.K.A an appetite for non-food items. By Devrupa Rakshit
Stop Fat ShamingSocial Stigma Plays a Role in How Obesity Meets Depression, Study Shows If optimal health is the goal, then fat shaming persons suffering from obesity won't help them to lose weight. By Devrupa Rakshit
