The Hidden Cost of Gold: Your Guide to Preventing RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport)

Intro: Chasing podium dreams shouldn’t mean sacrificing your health. RED-S occurs when athletes don’t fuel enough to support both training and basic body functions—a silent saboteur of performance and wellbeing. 1:When “Pushing Harder” Backfires Many athletes mistake RED-S for dedication. Sarah, a champion swimmer, believed her missed periods and constant fatigue were proof she was…

Adolescent Brains in Distress: Preventing School Diet Culture from Triggering Eating Disorders

Intro: During adolescence, brains undergo radical rewiring just as school environments often amplify body scrutiny. This collision creates perfect conditions for eating disorders to take root. 1:The Neurological Perfect Storm Adolescent brains are construction zones. The prefrontal cortex—responsible for impulse control and long-term thinking—remains under construction until the mid-20s. Meanwhile, the emotional amygdala operates at…

The Twin Dilemma of Anxiety and Anorexia: Decoding the 67% Comorbidity Rate’s Neural Mechanisms

Intro: Anxiety and anorexia aren’t just companions—they’re neurologically intertwined twins. Understanding their shared roots reveals why treating one without addressing the other rarely works. 1:The Overactive Alarm System At the core of this comorbidity lies an amplified threat-detection network. Imagine your brain’s amygdala—the alarm center—stuck in “high alert” mode. For those with both conditions, everyday…