If a well-intentioned colleague brings in a homemade cake to celebrate a birthday, are you someone who can enjoy a slice and then move on with your day? Or are you someone who, faced with the sight, ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Cravings are intense desires for a specific food, even when you're not hungry. People with food addiction often eat in secret due to feelings ...

Food addiction is a real and serious issue that affects many individuals worldwide. Unlike other addictions, food addiction often goes unnoticed because eating is a normal part of daily life. However, ...

Food is medicine. It can stabilize your sensitive system, but it can also throw it off. I’ve observed in my psychiatric practice that overeating and food addictions are common among empaths. Food ...

Moderator Mary Roberts shared, “I have been working with clients for many years, providing tools and strategies to overcome food addiction. I'm thrilled to be part of the 2024 Hack Your Health ...

"Does your soul really ache for a food fix, or is there something else that will satisfy you?" That's the question Pamela Peeke, MD, poses to every patient who seeks her out for help in kicking a ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

Chicago native Jeffrey Odwazny says he has been addicted to ultraprocessed food since he was a child. “I was driven to eat and eat and eat, and while I would overeat healthy food, what really got me ...