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Expert Q&A: What You Should Know About IBD

The African American community is very private about elimination and issues related to going to the toilet. Here Dr. Gigi and her guests ... Read More

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Is There a Link Between Vaping and Eating Disorders in the Young?

Does nicotine cause eating disorders? College students who vape appear to be at higher risk of having an eating disorder, a new study ... Read More

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Why Being Thin Doesn’t Automatically Make You Healthy

Some are under the assumption that being thin means being healthy. People who haven't a clue of what an artery looks like are quick to tell ... Read More

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The 15 Most Addictive Foods & How To Say No!

Food addiction is real y'all. Characterized by consuming large amounts of food for a long period, as well as continued use despite adverse ... Read More

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Fit Life Or Exercise Addiction?

With all of the advances in technology and fitness, it’s easy to get caught up in doing the most in an attempt to eat right, shed unwanted ... Read More

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What One Expert Believes Is A Major Trigger Of Binge Eating Disorder In African Americans

What comes to mind when you hear the term binge eating disorder? Overeating? An occasional binge? That irresistible feeling to dig in – no ... Read More

Weight Teasing May Seem Harmless But Can Lead To Childhood Binge Eating

All the weight-related – though, seemingly harmless – teasing among family could drive your children to binge eating, experts say. Jaclyn ... Read More

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How To Prevent A Binge Eating Relapse

Food addiction can be as addictive as alcohol or drugs. In the U.S., binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder, ... Read More

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4 Expert-Proven Strategies To Overcome Emotional Overeating

It’s so easy to run to the refrigerator to grab that one delicious snack that makes you forget all of your cares. Who wouldn’t want a warm ... Read More

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Blacks & Binge Eating: 5 Facts To Start The Conversation

  Binge eating is the most common eating disorder in the U.S., and Black Americans are not exempt. But in general, we just don’t ... Read More

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How To Help Your Loved One Recover From An Eating Disorder

When we dismiss an issue that is affecting the Black community as a “white problem,”we lose the opportunity to dissect and gain power over ... Read More

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Is Your Love For Food Actually A Binge-Eating Disorder?

How many of us can really resist getting seconds (or thirds) when grandma cooks her famous collard greens, pot roast and sweet potatoes? Not ... Read More

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