Maybe you stock up on ice cream after a difficult day at work or reach for chocolate after a disagreement with your partner. Occasional stress eating (or emotional eating) is normal and nothing to ...

Take a second to think: do you find yourself reaching for snacks the moment you feel stressed or overwhelmed? When we start using food to cope with our problems, we enter a cycle that pits the simple ...

If you find yourself wandering into the kitchen for a snack when you're not even hungry, you're not alone. Mindless snacking is one of the biggest challenges for women trying to eat healthier and lose ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. There are several strategies to help you control your portion sizes and avoid mindless snacking. We’ve all been there. You grab an ...

New research has revealed specific types of neurons that control eating behavior. This basic research about how the body and brain work together has important implications for obesity and metabolic ...

Purging behaviors (vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas) can also shift from conscious decisions to ...