We often talk about chronic illness in the adult and senior populations. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 40 percent of school-aged children in the U.S. suffer from chronic ...
Body image dissatisfaction and disordered eating are significant concerns among athletes, especially those competing in ...
This post was co-authored by Kerri Mozessohn of Clean Serene Nutrition. We are all familiar with the prototypical ‘ideal’ bodies portrayed in the media, as well as the critiques of such ideals. Beauty ...
When identity is derived from insecurities about our bodies, it’s like looking in a funhouse mirror, hoping it will give us an accurate reflection of who we are. While walking the runway, I descended ...
Tattoos have been around since the beginning of mankind. How does this form of body art change the relationship we have with our bodies? Host Anita Rao came close to getting a tattoo once but the ...
Kelly Coffey learned from a young age that her larger body was not a problem — it was the problem. As such, she believed, losing weight was the solution. “I assumed being thin was the magic bullet ...
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
For women, negative body image often begins in childhood and can impact all aspects of well-being, including sexual desire and experience. Body neutrality emphasizes appreciation for what your body ...