Stress eating isn't a character flaw—it's biology. Learn why your brain craves comfort food under stress, how trauma shapes eating patterns, and evidence-based nutrition strategies that actually work.

Pretraumatic stress disorder occurs when the nervous system becomes sensitized before trauma occurs. The biology shows that anticipatory anxiety, epigenetic changes, and inflammation are rewiring our brains.

Uncover the impact of psychological factors on eating disorders. This article explores the link between trauma and bulimia nervosa with suggestions for recovery.

People, particularly from sexual minority groups or racial/ethnic minorities, might be exposed to a lot of stigmas (including weight stigma), bullying, and discrimination outside of the home

Limitations of the protective measure theory in explaining the role of childhood sexual abuse in eating disorders, addictions, and obesity: an updated model with emphasis on biological embedding.

PTSD is a potential consequence of childhood adversity known to have a wide range of impacts on an individual’s life course trajectory.