What eating disorders do to the brain and body

饮食失调对大脑和身体的影响

Life Kit

2025-08-14

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Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that are often misunderstood. Dr. Eva Trujillo, a specialist in eating disorders, says eating disorders "literally rewire the brain," decrease brain size and make it harder to concentrate and regulate emotions. Emily Kwong, host of NPR's Short Wave, talks about the physical and mental impacts of eating disorders and how to recover in a world steeped in diet culture. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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