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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

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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:

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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

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

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

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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

The Guardian - AU

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

Daily 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

Irish 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

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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?

Daily Mirror

Alison Hammond leaves This Morning caller in tears with inspiring body confidence plea

Presenter Alison Hammond helped console a struggling This Morning phone-in caller who revealed she was too ashamed to take her coat off due to body image concerns

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Tragic BGT star's final post saw her write about 'inner demons' and career struggles

BGT star Kerri-Anne Donaldson shared her ups and downs in a blog post about her career struggles and battles with body image

The Conversation

Mounting research documents the harmful effects of social media use on mental health, including body image and development of eating disorders

Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society.

The Guardian - US

Buff billionaires are latest sign that bulk is now beautiful for male body image

Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg have been busy morphing from nerds to musclemen – even action figures are piling on the beef

Daily Mirror

Billie Eilish savagely hits back at 'truly idiotic' trolls in explicit Instagram rant

Billie Eilish has savagely lashed out at internet trolls as she addressed critical comments made about her style and body type after previously confessing that she had battled with body image issues in the past

ABC News

A small amount of body positivity can make a difference but more research is needed for creators, study finds

A new study from the University of New South Wales finds viewing just small amounts of content showing diverse body types on social media can improve body satisfaction in young women.

Daily Mirror

Woman who ate spoon of peanut butter a day and rejected by Dragons' Den now owns company

Evie Waxman struggled with eating disorders and her body image from the age of 11, but the now 29-year-old battled to overcome them - and even a rejection on Dragons' Den - to make her own business

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Anton Danyluk appears on GMB to raise awareness around male body image

Anton Danyluk says that he hopes to challenge the perception of the perfect male body being six pack abs and to encourage body positivity among young men who look up to him.

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