Outcomes from our latest efforts to help patients change disordered behaviors. Continue reading
Category Archives: Research Updates
Anorexia Nervosa versus Bulimia Nervosa: What’s in a Name?
Why the proper classification of an eating disorder diagnosis helps patients and providers. Continue reading
Hormones: What They Do and What Happens in Anorexia Nervosa
Written by Mariya Bershad and Laurel Mayer, MD. Hormones influence the way our bodies function, as well as our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Continue reading
When Eating “Clean” Gets Messy
The dark side of dieting “do’s” and “don’ts.” Continue reading
More Than Just Words: An Illustrated Story of Bullying and Eating Disorders
Bullying and eating disorders — a personal narrative and research update. Continue reading
Studying Healing with Project HEAL
Written by Mylène Wilhelmy, MD, and Lisa Ranzenhofer, PhD. A new study evaluating the helpfulness of peer mentorship in eating disorders recovery. Continue reading
Sharing Ideas and Findings This Fall
Our team’s contributions to the conversation on research in obesity and eating disorders at meetings of the Obesity Society and Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Continue reading
Stuck in a Rut: Anorexia Nervosa’s Stubborn Grip
Watch this Brain Insights Lecture on the neurobiology behind anorexia nervosa’s stubborn grip. Continue reading
Who Does and Does Not Seek Treatment for Eating Disorders?
Recently published research suggests that many people with eating disorders never seek help for their symptoms. Continue reading
Turning Over a New Leaf: Handling Transitions
Transitions – to a new school, job, city, relationship, or role – are stressful. Read on for tips to handle them with your health in mind. Continue reading