Men are hiding potentially deadly disorder amid pressure to build the 'perfect' body
"It’s particularly in our adolescent boys, who are consuming a lot of information about the ideal of masculinity in the eyes of society at large."Societal expectations of masculinity can make it harder for men to identify and express feelings of vulnerability or distress, according to Pollack. With binging, there is a loss of control over food — and purging is a way to get back in control, the expert noted. (iStock)"Bulimia, especially, is about control," he said. "There's a real issue." Bulimia is known to have life-threatening health impacts.
- ▪"It’s particularly in our adolescent boys, who are consuming a lot of information about the ideal of masculinity in the eyes of society at large."Societal expectations of masculinity can make it harder for men to identify and express feelin
- ▪With binging, there is a loss of control over food — and purging is a way to get back in control, the expert noted. (iStock)"Bulimia, especially, is about control," he said.
- ▪"There's a real issue." Bulimia is known to have life-threatening health impacts.
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Health Men are hiding potentially deadly disorder amid pressure to build the 'perfect' body Sylvester Stallone’s bulimia admission sparks warnings from eating disorder experts By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published October 2, 2026 7:00am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Eating disorders specialist sounds alarm about dangerous trend among men Brian Pollack, a licensed clinical social worker and certified eating disorders specialist at Hilltop Behavioral Health in Summit, New Jersey, specializes in treating males who struggle with eating disorders, which he said is "highly underreported." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Days after Sylvester Stallone revealed his own history with bulimia, experts are highlighting a growing…
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