When Access Is the Obstacle: The Hidden Geography of Eating Disorder Care
11/28/2025 | By hello@kuma.agency
It’s estimated that 9% of Americans will have a diagnosable eating disorder (ED) throughout their lives. These mental illnesses are
Month: November 2025
What is “Food Noise”? And How to Know if it Signals an Eating Disorder
11/26/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Anyone who tuned into Oprah Winfrey’s 2024 TV special, “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” likely walked away with
Thanksgiving & Eating Disorders: Why It’s Rarely About the Food
11/24/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Holidays can feel warm and celebratory for many—yet for people with eating disorders, Thanksgiving often brings intense stress, shame, and
ARFID Interventions That Heal: How Dietitians and Care Teams Build Trust Around Food
11/21/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is often misunderstood as extreme picky eating, but for those experiencing it, the challenges run
By the Numbers: The Alliance Turns 25
11/15/2025 | By hello@kuma.agency
As the National Alliance for Eating Disorders marks its silver anniversary, it’s worth pausing to look back through the lens
Anorexia Nervosa in Men and Boys: Why It’s Often Overlooked
11/13/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Anorexia nervosa in males is far more common than stereotypes suggest. Risk factors can include genetics, co-occurring conditions (like depression
Eating Disorders in the Brain: What Neuroimaging Is Teaching Us
11/12/2025 | By hello@kuma.agency
Eating disorders are often thought of in terms of discernible symptoms like eating behaviors and relationships to food and body.
Hidden Battles: Eating Disorders in the Military
11/11/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
When we think of the military, images of discipline, strength, and resilience often come to mind. Service members are trained
Redefining Success in Eating Disorder Recovery
11/10/2025 | By jkandel@allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Healing from an eating disorder isn’t a linear process, and recovery doesn’t look like a one-size-fits-all treatment plan. A common