the healthily journal
Thoughts, explanations and perspectives to help you make sense of health, happiness, and food — without the overwhelm.
PCOS is now PMOS: what the new name means for your health
PCOS has a new name. In May 2026, polycystic ovary syndrome was officially renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), after a 14-year international process. I explain why the old name caused so many problems, what the change means for your diagnosis and long-term health, and where nutrition fits in.
Why Eating Is Emotional — And Why That’s Not a Problem to Fix
From your very first feed, food has been emotional — but diet culture taught us to see that as a problem. This article explores how to reconnect with food in a nurturing, healthy way.
Step away from the noise and into calm
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