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, ...

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.

If you eat to cope with stress, rather than because you are hungry, you’re engaging in what experts call stress eating. Stress eating can feel good, and it’s something many people do, at least ...

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 ...

Breaking a toxic habit isn’t just about willpower—it’s about rewiring your brain, understanding your triggers, and replacing destructive behaviors with healthier alternatives. Whether it’s ...

Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care physician based in Virginia, is sharing a sweet way to manage the urge to stress eat. He suggests letting frozen grapes melt in your mouth. Dr. Jason Singh / TikTok ...

Eating alone can lead to overeating, increased stress, and poor digestion. Registered dietitians say that communal eating can help combat the negative effects of solo eating. If you can't eat with ...

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: ...

Stress eating is eating in response to emotional cues, rather than hunger pangs. Reasons you stress eat and how to stop [GIAssociates] Stress eating is a surprisingly common phenomenon. It's defined ...