Have you ever overeaten or eaten unhealthy foods because of increased stress levels? You are not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, "Thirty-eight percent of adults say they ...

Emotional eating, turning to food for comfort, stress relief, or distraction rather than to satisfy physical hunger—affects millions of people and often undermines otherwise successful health ...

Maybe you stock up on chips and ice cream after a difficult day at work. Or you have chocolate on standby for disagreements with your partner or roommate. Compulsive snacking when you’re anxious, ...

Most people think emotional eating is due to a lack of self-control. However, in my extensive work with eating disorders and disordered eating, I would say that is rarely the case. If emotional eating ...

Do you find yourself reaching for food when you’re stressed, sad, tired, or anxious? If yes, then you could be an emotional eater. As a dietitian who has worked closely with emotional eaters for years ...

You're definitely not alone. “As humans, eating is linked to so many emotions,” says Lauren Fowler, R.D.N., a specialist in mindful eating. “Many people turn to food as a way to cope with emotions ...

Q: I always eat when I am upset or stressed. That’s often these days between work and family issues. I feel terrible about it. How can I stop (when I enjoy it so much)? -- Shelley P., Indianapolis A: ...

Maybe you stock up on ice cream after a difficult day at work or reach for chocolate after a disagreement with your partner. Occasional stress eating (or emotional eating) is normal and nothing to ...

Take a second to think: do you find yourself reaching for snacks the moment you feel stressed or overwhelmed? When we start using food to cope with our problems, we enter a cycle that pits the simple ...

We all have one. At least one. A little darling. A best friend. A helper, a life raft. An entrenched habit that's so comfortable, it feels like a hug or an island of calm. A fix. A fix starts simply ...

With all the stress and worry we’re feeling right now during COVID-19, it’s easy to turn to food to “feel better.” So as a wellness and life coach, Ashleigh Di Lello, is sharing two steps you can do ...