This post was written by Gia Marson, Ed.D. Eating less than your body needs can be harmful—it can interfere with your health, relationships, and development. Worst of all, it can be life-threatening.

Constipation in anorexia is more than just infrequent bathroom trips. It’s a side effect of how the eating disorder affects gastric function. Anorexia nervosa, often called “anorexia” for short, is an ...

Anorexia nervosa is a complex, serious illness emerging from a combination of genetic vulnerability, temperament, and personality traits, combined with environmental, physiological, and sociological ...