Staff Dietitian Writer

For many people, when life feels overwhelming, the body responds too, digestion can change, appetite might increase or decrease, sleep can be disrupted, and everyday things can start to feel harder. That's because stress doesn't just affect the mind. It affects your entire nervous system. Understanding how the nervous system works can help make sense of why stress can show up in so many ways throughout the body, and why this is a protective response, not a flaw. So, what is the nervous...

For many people with ADHD, eating regularly and nourishing themselves is not simply about willpower or planning better. ADHD affects brain processes that make food-related tasks harder, including executive function, dopamine regulation, sensory processing, and interoception (the ability to notice body signals like hunger and fullness).

Drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy are being talked about everywhere– in GP offices, online forums, podcasts, even in the line at the coffee shop. It makes total sense if you’re feeling curious, conflicted, pressured, or unsure!