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Body Image, Gender Biases, And Social Media Drive Youth To Quit Sports

American study reveals significant correlation between screen time, body image, and declining sports participation.

Zenger

OPINION - Afua Hirsch: Decolonising My Body exclusive extract & interview

When Afua Hirsch hit forty years old, she had an encounter that made her rethink her own, and society’s, attitudes towards body image and ancestry.

Evening Standard

So many Indian women struggle with their body image. We need to talk about why

It is easy to blame Bollywood and the media for unrealistic expectations of beauty – but there are deeper social factors at work

The Guardian - UK

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Podcast hosts, creator of 'The Care & Keeping of You' books, break down puberty for today's parents

The average onset of puberty is about two years earlier than a generation ago

The Independent UK

The influence of trolling on teen mental health: Promoting positive body image and self-perception

Modern society is experiencing a digital revolution, especially post-pandemic, smartphones and social media usage have become ubiquitous among teenagers. In this era, bullying takes the form of online trolling, which impacts the mental health of teenagers multifacetedly and profoundly. Trolling is an online act of intentionally provoking or antagonizing users…

The Times of India

A New Aus Study Confirms Negative Comments From Your Mum Can Lead To Toxic Body Image Issues

“These findings demonstrate how important mothers and sisters are, highlighting the need to promote positive body image and model a healthy relationship with the body within the home."

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Myleene Klass: ‘I kept the Hear’Say diaries. They’re just too libellous to publish. Everyone’s in them’

The singer turned podcast host and campaigner talks to Jessie Thompson about miscarriage, divorce, body image and the risk of being sued for throwing a cake when you’re a pop star

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Cosmetic surgery boosts some people’s mental health – but for others it makes problems worse

Demand for cosmetic procedures is higher than ever. From breast augmentations to “tweakments” such as lip fillers and Botox, more and more people around the world each year are undergoing procedures to change how they look.

The Conversation

Medicine is about 'fixing' you, but this program doesn't even try

What happens if your body cannot be 'fixed'?

The Canberra Times

Cyberbullying Linked To Eating Disorders In Victims And Perps

Cyberbullying has increased in prevalence among adolescents and significantly impacts mental health.

Zenger

Steps singer Claire Richards recalls being told to lose weight to join the band: ‘It isn’t right’

The pop band member revealed the comments caused her to spiral about her body image

Evening Standard

Jill Scott: address body image pressures to stop girls quitting football

Former England footballer says providing free kit that fits well for grassroots clubs could have huge impact

The Guardian - UK

Researchers suggest innovative therapy for treating anorexia nervosa

A ground-breaking study led by experts at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has made substantial progress in treating anorexia nervosa (AN), an eating illness characterised by low body weight, body image problems, and anxiety. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

How our female athletes feel forced to choose between a 'strong' or 'feminine' look

As I watched the Fifa Women’s World Cup, I was probably one of many who couldn’t help but feel inspired by the women on the pitch, showing their elite fitness and ability. However, many female athletes have spoken out about the pressures they feel in regards to their bodies and…

The Conversation

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Newcastle Herald

Barbie: making global domination look like child's play since 1959

The hype surrounding the Barbie film has been decades in the making.

The Guardian - AU

Barbie was banned from my childhood. Now she’s back, should I do the same for my kids?

Growing up, Kelly Eng’s mother thought Barbie would fill her head with pink rubbish. Here, she asks the experts if she should take the same approach

Daily Mirror

Claire Richards' debilitating health struggle and body image battle before weight loss

Steps singer Claire Richards recently opened up on her secret health battle which left her housebound, but the much-loved star is back in action after bagging a spot on Cooking With The Stars

Daily Mirror

Molly-Mae branded 'unreal' by fans as she poses in bikini five months after giving birth

After opening up about her body image issues, Molly-Mae Hague didn't shy away from posting a photo of herself posing in a bikini on their family trip to Athens, Greece

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Irish Mirror

Molly-Mae Hague shows off stretch marks in bikini despite crippling body image issues

Molly-Mae Hague has regularly opened up about her body images issues since the arrival of daughter Bambi in January but appeared to have had an uplift in confidence after donning a bikini on Tuesday

Daily Mirror

Molly-Mae shows off stretch marks in bikini despite crippling body image issues

Molly-Mae Hague has regularly opened up about her body images issues since the arrival of daughter Bambi in January but appeared to have had an uplift in confidence after donning a bikini on Tuesday

Daily Mirror

Diversity's Jordan Banjo shares sweet way his children help with body image struggles

Diversity star Jordan Banjo has revealed how his children helped inspire him to feel comfortable in his own skin as he launched a campaign with juice drink Oasis

Daily Mirror

Molly-Mae admits she's 'struggling massively' with her body image after birth of Bambi

Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague opened up about her body image issues after giving birth to daughter Bambi. The star said she is 'struggling massively' with her body image

Evening Standard

Peter Andre opens up about body image issues while revealing he’s had ‘baby botox’

The former pop star spoke about being left with ‘psychological issues’ after seeing a paparazzi photo of himself in the Bahamas

Dynamite News

Research finds women with PCOS have higher body image concerns

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience higher body image issues than women without the illness, according to data presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Shapewear is booming, and body image experts are worried: ‘It’s really dangerous’

No longer synonymous with Bridget Jones cringe, shapewear and control pants have been rebranded as an aspirational must-have, writes Ellie Muir. But does their popularity speak to a wider crisis?

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