Fixing the global childhood obesity epidemic begins with making healthy choices the easier choices – and that requires new laws and policies

Obese children outnumber underweight ones globally, and ‘social determinants’ in kids’ lived environments play a fundamental role. Obesity in kids can lead to a lifetime of poor health.

Kathleen Trejo Tello, Assistant Professor of Public Health, College of Charleston • conversation
July 28, 2023 ~10 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.

Emily Hemendinger, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
June 7, 2023 ~10 min


Binge eating tied to habit circuits in the brain

The brain circuitry that helps us form habits is connected to binge eating disorders, according to new research.

Nina Bai-Stanford • futurity
May 26, 2023 ~7 min

Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental health

Many studies show that consistent meditation practice lowers depression, anxiety and self-criticism.

Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Population Health Science and Policy, Seattle University • conversation
May 5, 2023 ~10 min

Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few people are aware of its dangers

About a quarter of those with body dysmorphic disorder attempt suicide or struggle with ideas of suicide. Fortunately, medication and therapy have proved highly effective at treating the disorder.

Jamie Feusner, Professor of Psychiatry and Clinicial Scientist at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto • conversation
March 9, 2023 ~11 min

As veganism grows in popularity, some people are still eating meat with friends – could a 'social omnivore' diet work for you?

More people are opting for a “social omnivore” lifestyle – could it save the planet, your health and your social life?

Elisa Becker, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Oxford • conversation
Feb. 21, 2023 ~7 min

Eating disorders also affect disadvantaged boys

Boys in disadvantaged circumstances—not just girls from wealthy backgrounds—are at increased risk of disordered eating, research finds.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
Jan. 31, 2023 ~4 min

Kicking off the new year by cleansing your body with a detox diet? A dietitian unpacks the science behind these fads

Detox diets and cleanses supposedly clear the body of allegedly toxic substances. But the evidence suggests otherwise.

Taylor Grasso, Registered Dietitian, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
Jan. 18, 2023 ~9 min


Study looks at why late-night eating increases obesity risk

A new study explains that when we eat significantly impacts our energy expenditure, appetite, and molecular pathways in body fat.

Kira Sampson • harvard
Oct. 4, 2022 ~7 min

Eating insects can be good for the planet – Europeans should eat more of them

Eating insects can carry a much lower environmental footprint than conventional meat. Should western cultures be incorporating more of them into their diets?

Peter Alexander, Senior lecturer in Global Food Security, The University of Edinburgh • conversation
Sept. 12, 2022 ~7 min

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