Group fitness instructors can focus on health to avoid external pressure to shape one’s body toward the fit ideal, but this ...

Negative body image is an increasing concern in today’s society, impacting people across all age groups. We observe children and teenagers struggling with body dysmorphic disorder and adults resorting ...

Interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), counselling services, and resilience-building programs are crucial ...

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder or body image issues, it’s important to reach out for ...

Self-esteem and body confidence are important for a child’s development. Body image has to do with how people think about their size and their shape as an important part of their identity. When young ...

Looksmaxing is one of the main offshoots to arise—a concerning new trend with an obsessive focus on self-improvement.

Last week, I heard a story that deeply troubled me. A child, not yet ten years old, was subjected to body-shaming comments by an adult. This individual, perhaps well-meaning, remarked that the ...

Girls on the Run of Greater Cincinnati recently celebrated the 20th year of its annual run, marking the culmination of a 10-week program designed for girls ages eight to 13. This initiative emphasizes ...

One of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.

Self-consciousness about one's body has a direct impact on the ability to learn and perform movement tasks, according to a ...