We've all reached for our favorite comfort food during a tough day or indulged in a sweet or salty snack to deal with anxiety. But while stress eating can soothe negative emotions in the moment, we ...

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 ...

Emotional eating can lead to eating disorders which is why it's important to take control and find healthy alternatives like exercise and meditation.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Maybe you stock up on ice cream after a difficult day at work or reach for chocolate after a disagreement with your partner.

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The effects of stress on the body are vast: It can mess with your immune system, raise your blood pressure, impact your weight, and even hinder your ability to stick to a healthy eating plan. Stress ...

Many Americans are really stressed out right now. When we’re emotionally overwhelmed, it probably feels natural to reach for a bag of chips. But we’re probably wrong about how stress affects our ...

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I used to think stress was just part of life — like traffic in Los Angeles, or too many emails in your inbox. Annoying. Unavoidable. Definitely out of my control. For me, it showed up fast, ...