Healthy Eating, Healthy Relating

Career

When You Feel Blindsided Going Back to Work

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on June 21, 2021

The first day back in the office might be a shocker! It's OK to not return to business as usual.

The first day back in the office might be a shocker! It's OK to not return to business as usual.

Diet

Just Say No to the Post-Pandemic Diet

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on May 11, 2021

Don't let the diet industry extend the trauma of the pandemic by convincing you to deprive yourself of food.

Don't let the diet industry extend the trauma of the pandemic by convincing you to deprive yourself of food.

Health

How Can We Move Toward Weight-Inclusive Health Care?

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on April 29, 2021

Weight stigma does lasting harm. We need a strategy for health care workers to talk with people of diverse body sizes.

Weight stigma does lasting harm. We need a strategy for health care workers to talk with people of diverse body sizes.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Keep It Simple: "It's Great to See You!"

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on April 11, 2021

Many of us will look different after more than a year in quarantine—older, balder, grayer. It's best to keep comments about appearance to yourself.

Many of us will look different after more than a year in quarantine—older, balder, grayer. It's best to keep comments about appearance to yourself.

Eating Disorders

Velcro Comments

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on November 20, 2020

Hurtful comments about shape and weight can cut you to the core. You may never forget them, but you can buffer their impact.

Hurtful comments about shape and weight can cut you to the core. You may never forget them, but you can buffer their impact.

Anorexia Nervosa

Hijacked Without Warning

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on November 1, 2020

Anorexia nervosa is an insidious life-threatening hijacker. Does the disorder have any warning signs?

Anorexia nervosa is an insidious life-threatening hijacker. Does the disorder have any warning signs?

Eating Disorders

The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on October 13, 2020

A global study launches to explore how genes and environment influence the risk of eating disorders.

A global study launches to explore how genes and environment influence the risk of eating disorders.

Health

Ensuring the Future of Tele-Mental Health

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on September 28, 2020

How can we make sure that telehealth and tele-mental health benefits are here to stay?

How can we make sure that telehealth and tele-mental health benefits are here to stay?

Genetics

Cybersickness Is Real

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on August 28, 2020

Do you get nauseated when others scroll? You're not alone.

Do you get nauseated when others scroll? You're not alone.

Health

Think Also of the Comfort and Rights of Others

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on August 21, 2020

Next time you wonder whether you should wear a mask, ask yourself these simple ethical questions.

Next time you wonder whether you should wear a mask, ask yourself these simple ethical questions.

Eating Disorders

How Is COVID-19 Affecting People With Eating Disorders?

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on April 23, 2020

Please take a survey to help us understand how COVID-19 is affecting people living with eating disorders.

Please take a survey to help us understand how COVID-19 is affecting people living with eating disorders.

Loneliness

Keep Your Older Parents Safe and Connected During the Quarantine

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on April 13, 2020

Struggling to help your older parents during COVID-19? Some tips to keep them safe and connected.

Struggling to help your older parents during COVID-19? Some tips to keep them safe and connected.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

It’s OK to Lower Your Expectations During a Pandemic

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on April 5, 2020

Not only is it OK, but it is essential to lower your expectations of yourself and your children during lockdown for COVID-19.

Not only is it OK, but it is essential to lower your expectations of yourself and your children during lockdown for COVID-19.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Eight Tips for Avoiding a COVID-19 Divorce

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on March 26, 2020

Is your relationship feeling the strain of working at home due to COVID-19? These simple tips can help.

Is your relationship feeling the strain of working at home due to COVID-19? These simple tips can help.

Eating Disorders

Midlife Eating Disorder Triggers III: Empty Nest

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on March 23, 2013

Don't be blindsided by the empty nest. It is one of the top triggers for eating disorders in midlife.

Don't be blindsided by the empty nest. It is one of the top triggers for eating disorders in midlife.

Midlife

A Role for Women in Midlife and Beyond

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on March 23, 2013

A curious experience of respect in London helps me rethink the role of older women in my life.

A curious experience of respect in London helps me rethink the role of older women in my life.

Divorce

Midlife Eating Disorder Triggers II: Divorce

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on March 16, 2013

In this second of a series of excerpts on midlife triggers for eating disorders, I illustrate how divorce and dating in midlife can cue an eating disorder.

In this second of a series of excerpts on midlife triggers for eating disorders, I illustrate how divorce and dating in midlife can cue an eating disorder.

Eating Disorders

Midlife Eating Disorders Triggers: Infidelity

Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on March 14, 2013

Infidelity is one of many interpersonal stressors that can trigger midlife eating disorders. Treatment centers around the country are seeing a rise in men and women in midlife and beyond presenting for treatment for eating disorders.

Infidelity is one of many interpersonal stressors that can trigger midlife eating disorders. Treatment centers around the country are seeing a rise in men and women in midlife and beyond presenting for treatment for eating disorders.

Body dissatisfaction does not discriminate on the basis of age.