When parents begin a weight‑loss program, change how they eat, or start new health routines, children notice more than we think. They see shifts in schedules, meals, and how adults act or... Read more »
Imagine walking through a busy grocery store while your child has a sudden, loud meltdown. You feel every judgmental stare from strangers burn like a physical weight against your skin. For parents... Read more »
One of the most confusing parts of anorexia treatment for patients and families is setting a goal weight. People often imagine that the treatment team selects one exact number that represents recovery... Read more »
The social stigma surrounding weight gain has become a global issue. Dieting is now woven into everyday conversation, while digital media fuels anxiety with popular memes such as: “The moment you realize... Read more »
Busetto, L., Bettini, S., Makaronidis, J., Roberts, C. A., Halford, J. C., & Batterham, R. L. (2021). Mechanisms of weight regain. European journal of internal medicine, 93, 3-7. Callahan, E. A., &... Read more »
Drug-induced weight gain is a common problem for patients, especially those with severe mental illnesses who must take their medications indefinitely to reduce the risk of symptom relapse. Patients taking antipsychotics typically... Read more »
Complimenting someone on their weight loss is often seen as a gesture of kindness. After all, if someone has worked hard to lose weight and achieve a goal, it’s natural to want... Read more »
“Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.” –Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead, “Scarlet Begonias” Sometimes, new effective treatment medications are... Read more »
Saturday night. All day you’ve been looking forward to meeting friends for dinner, drinks, and good conversation. Shower. Check. Hair and makeup. Done. Time to get dressed. You open the closet door,... Read more »
In 2024, GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound) seemed to officially take over the U.S. health care system. Consider some of the rapid changes we’ve witnessed this year. The British Medical Journal (BMJ)... Read more »