Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of products that necessitate caveats and caution
Although most Americans believe dietary supplements are safe, these products often make health claims that are unproven or downright false.
Feb. 6, 2024 • ~10 min
Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution
Although most Americans believe dietary supplements are safe, these products often make health claims that are unproven or downright false.
Feb. 6, 2024 • ~10 min
Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm
Many people with eating disorders die from suicide. Improving perception of internal body states, or interoception, can help everyone better care for their own bodies.
Jan. 31, 2024 • ~9 min
Do you eat with your eyes, your gut or your brain? A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays
You likely know that the sight and smell of food can trigger cravings. But internal cues from your gut and your brain play just as important a role in the decisions you make around food.
Dec. 20, 2023 • ~8 min
The 'Zoom effect' and the possible link between videochatting and appearance dissatisfaction
With our faces seemingly everywhere − from Zoom meetings to selfies − more people are developing anxieties about how they appear online.
Oct. 5, 2023 • ~9 min
Mounting research documents the harmful effects of social media use on mental health, including body image and development of eating disorders
Research shows that social media, with it endless promotion of unrealistic standards of beauty, has had a negative impact on millions of young people.
June 7, 2023 • ~10 min
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