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Ann McMurray · October 26, 2026 · 5 min read

Emotional Eating vs. Binge Eating: What’s the Difference and When to Worry

Emotional eating and binge eating disorder can look alike, but they are not the same. Learn the differences that matter, the warning signs, and steps you can take this week.

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Diabulimia: The Dangerous Eating Disorder Hiding in Diabetes

What is diabulimia? Diabulimia occurs when a person with type 1 diabetes deliberately skips or reduces insulin doses to lose…

Ann McMurray · September 18, 2026
Eating Disorders 5 min read

Eating Disorders and OCD: Why They So Often Occur Together

Why OCD and eating disorders keep showing up together (the short version) OCD and eating disorders co-occur far more often…

Ann McMurray · August 31, 2026
Bing Eating Hero Eating Disorders 6 min read

What Is a Binge Eating Disorder

This article explores what is a binge eating disorder and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Ann McMurray · August 31, 2026
Eating Disorders 5 min read

Food addiction: is it real, and what can you do about it?

Food addiction is not a formal diagnosis in the DSM-5, but a growing body of research suggests it is real…

Ann McMurray · August 17, 2026
Over Eating Eating Disorders 8 min read

I Cant Stop Eating How to Stop Compulsive Overeating

This article explores i cant stop eating how to stop compulsive overeating and what it means for your mental health…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · October 30, 2024
Binging Purging Eating Disorders 6 min read

How to Stop Bingeing and Purging 5 Tips

This article explores how to stop bingeing and purging 5 tips and what it means for your mental health and…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · May 3, 2022
Eating Disorders 5 min read

What Is Orthorexia?

We all know it’s good to eat healthily. But can healthy eating go too far? Orthorexia Nervosa is an eating…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · April 18, 2022
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Understanding Disordered Eating

This article explores understanding disordered eating and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Dr. Gregory Jantz · April 30, 2019

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