Young Men's HealthTeens with eating disorder behaviors or symptoms may be referred to an eating disorder program by their pediatrician, family doctor, or nurse practitioner. While no two programs are exactly the … read more
Health Guides
Eating Disorders: Glossary
Anorexia nervosa: People with anorexia nervosa drastically limit their food intake and have an intense fear of gaining weight, even though they might be significantly low weighted. ARFID: Avoidance restrictive food intake … read more
Eating Disorders: Myths
Myth: Everyone with an eating disorder is underweight. Truth: Eating disorders effect individuals across the weight spectrum. Eating disorders do not discriminate based on body-size. Myth: Eating disorders are just an extreme … read more
Eating Disorders: Treatment and Therapy Options
Treatment for an eating disorder is a very individualized process. Therefore, there are different types of treatments depending on how medically stable a person is and how much emotional support … read more
Eating Disorders: General Information
Eating disorders affect millions of people around the world. They’re most common in cultures that focus on weight and body image and can affect people of all genders, races, ages, and … read more
Eating Disorders: Healthy Eating
What is healthy eating? Healthy eating is important for both your mind and body. During the recovery process, work with your dietitian to help you learn normalized eating habits. The … read more
Eating Disorders: Symptoms
Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms of anorexia can be hard to notice because people with this condition can be very good at hiding their eating disorder behaviors. They may take small bites, … read more
Enterovirus D68
What is enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)? Enterovirus D68, pronounced “enter-o-vy-rus” is one of a family of 100 enteroviruses that causes respiratory and other symptoms that can be mild to severe. Mild … read more
Fad Diets vs. Healthy Behaviors
Fad diets are marketed as quick ways to lose weight. The most popular fads tend to change from year to year, but the promises they make don’t. Diets such as … read more
Friendship Issues
Friendships are fun and make us feel special, but it’s also normal for friendships to be complicated and confusing sometimes. Choosing the right kinds of friends is important. Why do … read more