Anorexia athletica is a subtype of anorexia that causes excessive exercise and dieting in the context of a sport. It is particularly prevalent in elite and weight-conscious sports such as gymnastics ...

Recovery from an eating disorder is typically a long process. Many people may even relapse during this time. Relapse is often due to stressful situations. Anorexia nervosa describes an eating disorder ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

a distorted body image an irrational fear of weight gain or being overweight a fixation on controlling weight and body size People with anorexia often use extreme measures to maintain or lose their ...

As care providers, we do what we do because we want to provide help to people who need it. It’s difficult to watch people show up for mental health treatment, however, knowing that we don’t have ...

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder and psychological condition marked by extreme self-starvation due to a distorted body image. People with anorexia think they are fat, regardless of how much they ...