03/04/2026
How eating disorders hide behind โhealthโ in menopause and longevity.
"Research suggests nearly 8% of women over 40 may meet criteria for an eating disorder. Other studies show that full-syndrome eating disorders persist well beyond youth, and that disordered-eating symptoms are much more common. And most women are not receiving treatment; their eating disorder is a well-kept secret."
FULL ARTICLE LINK: https://open.substack.com/pub/debrabenfield/p/the-best-kept-secret-of-midlife-and?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web