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From Bridgerton to Love Island, it’s no secret there’s been some pretty addictive TV out as of late. Over four fifths (82%) of Brits find it frustrating waiting for the next episode of something, while 59% prefer to watch TV on demand rather than live, according to a new study from ScS.But while we may be absentmindedly living in a culture of binge-watching – albeit shaken up slightly with staggered releases (though this still typically allows for many hours in one go) – what effect is this having on our wellbeing?Here, psychologist Laura Geige and sleep expert and founder of…

There’s a question that has been rattling around my mind ever since I watched Netflix’s “You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment” back in January: Why are so many TV shows and documentaries so eager to inform us that eating fruits and vegetables is better for our health, and for the environment, than the stuff many of us eat instead?To be fair to “You Are What You Eat,” it does offer slightly more than this: It clearly wants to persuade you to eat less meat. The docuseries uses sets of identical twins to explore how different diets affect overall…

image: Taylor Swift in concert view more  Credit: Alex Brewer, Hits Different: A Taylor Swift Podcast / @ithitsdiffpod Taylor Swift’s past struggles with body image, disordered eating, and body objectification have had an overall positive influence on her fans’ attitudes on these issues, a new study from University of Vermont (UVM) researchers finds. The new research, published in journal Social Science & Medicine, analyzed the top 200 TikTok and Reddit posts—including over 8,300 online comments—about Taylor Swift, eating disorders, and body image to determine the impact of Swift’s disclosures about her past eating disorder on her fans. “Our findings suggest that…

To understand what ultraprocessed foods are, it helps to understand how NOVA classifies foods. Those groups are as follows: Group 1: Unprocessed or minimally processed foods. Unprocessed, or “natural,” foods are obtained directly from plants or animals and do not undergo any alteration. Minimally processed foods are natural foods that have been cleaned, had inedible or unwanted parts removed, or have been ground, dried, fermented, pasteurized, frozen, or gone through other processes that subtract part of the food. No oil, fat, sugar, salt, or other substances have been added to foods in this category. Examples include fresh or pasteurized fruit…

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s health, you can contact Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, on 0808 801 0677 or beateatingdisorders.org.uk. Or find US-based resources from the National Eating Disorders Association here. Ani Waggoner has battled anorexia for 28 years. She’s been to seven different treatment facilities, and cycled in and out of recovery for her entire adult life. It wasn’t until her last residential stay, at the Renfrew Centre in Florida, that she hit a breakthrough. “A lot of trauma is ingrained in my body, and my eating disorder played into that,” she says. Starvation…

BIPOC Mental Health Resources for EveryoneThese organizations provide access to culturally-affirming support, stories, and communities that support BIPOC mental health. Inclusive TherapistsIf you’ve struggled to find a mental health professional who understands your unique challenges and needs, this mental health directory may be what you’re looking for. It offers a “safer, simpler way to find a therapist, counselor or coach committed to collective liberation and healing: Racial, 2SLGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, and Disability Justice.”BIPOC Voices from Mental Health AmericaHearing the stories of others who get what you’re feeling—or have been where you have been—is powerful. That’s why we love this resource from Mental…

Knowing how and why we should eat healthy doesn’t always result in healthier eating. Photo / 123RFHow do you decide what to eat?We spoke to 17 adults in a regional centre of Victoria, Australia. We chose a regional location because less research has been done with people living outside of metropolitan areas and because rates of obesity and other diet-related health issues are higher in such areas of Australia.Participants included a mix of people, including some who said they were over their “most healthy weight” and some who had previously dieted to lose weight. But all participants were either:Young women…

The expert, who has collaborated with major food manufacturers like Kellogg’s and Coca-Cola, cut ultra-processed foods from his diet – and he lost weight without actually trying UPFs are a major cause of weight gain(GETTY) Professor Barry Smith, who’s previously worked with big names like Kellogg’s and Coca-Cola has spilled the beans on his accidental weight loss journey after ditching ultra-processed foods from his diet. The expert from the University of London Institute of Philosophy confessed to Business Insider that a whopping 40 per cent of his scoff used to be UPFs during his time consulting for these food giants.…

Eating disorders rank among the deadliest mental illnesses in the U.S., presenting a consistent public health issue that, unfortunately, has been met with insufficient access to treatment, underscoring the severe impact they have on individuals’ lives and their contribution to high mortality rates. Intense mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, and a high risk of suicide, further amplify their harm. Binge eating disorder has historically been overshadowed.What is a Binge Eating Disorder? Binge eating disorder (BED) is a behavioral disorder identified by compulsive overeating. While occasional overeating is normal, an eating disorder interferes in an individual’s daily life, affecting mental,…

Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Danielle Meinert, 31, finishing a salad. For most of her life, she had ARFID, a restrictive eating disorder. Danielle Meinert Danielle Meinert, 31, developed a restrictive eating disorder when she was two.She could only eat bread and cheese, and exposure to new foods through therapy was very distressing.Meinert tried psilocybin and now eats salads, sushi, and fruit. The Mediterranean diet, considered the healthiest in the world, emphasizes whole foods like fruits and vegetables with limits on red meat, sugar, white bread, and dairy.But some people with Avoidant…