[**Update March 2019: Following a few recent ambivalent/critical reactions to this post, I've made a number of additions to help 1) clarify what I originally meant and 2) reflect changes in my ...

Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric condition characterized by a fear of weight gain and reduced calorie consumption that can result in dangerous weight loss. This condition is thought to affect around ...

Eating disorders often function as coping strategies. They offer a sense of control when life feels uncontrollable, structure when everything feels chaotic, and distraction from emotions that feel ...

Eating disorders have become a “silent killer” in the U.S., claiming one life every 52 minutes and affecting millions more. Eating disorders aren’t just about nutrition — they can become a severe ...

An Eagle County resident and former Avon Elementary School teacher recently launched Eagle County’s first nonprofit specifically addressing eating disorder recovery. BodyKind Vail provides ...