Body Image

The influence of the West has always been a powerful force on other cultures and can be seen taking place in countries where eating disorders were non-existent.

Feb 8, 2010 - Sylvia Lerigo

When it comes to body image, there's no magic formula for developing a positive body image, but Dance Your Ass off pushes healthy living which makes a huge impact.

Jul 28, 2009 - Vivian Nelson Melle

There are people who insist that they are overweight when others continually tell them that they're not. They see fat where others don't. Who's right?

Jun 19, 2009 - Lavinia Rodriguez

With the numbers of eating disorders on the rise, women today are feeling the pressure to be thin more than ever.

Jun 12, 2009 - Jessica Whitta

People who possess a negative body image often have a difficult time eating in public. Challenge this neurosis with encouraging self-talk.

May 6, 2009 - Catherine Owen

The media often has one message for girls: You are not good enough as you are. A confident body image can help fend off this assault on the self-worth of females.

May 5, 2009 - Janelle Ray

The desire to be beautiful has been a ubiquitous quest for women of all cultures and eras. But maybe beauty is easier to achieve than one might think.

Feb 17, 2009 - Anitra Lahiri

Building self esteem and recognizing inner beauty is difficult in our current society of impossible standards, so here are some tips to recognize the beauty within.

Feb 12, 2009 - Jared Plotkin

In today's world, building and maintaining a healthy body image can be extremely difficult. Here are some tips as to why this is the case, and how to resist it.

Feb 11, 2009 - Jared Plotkin

More and more studies are showing that prolonged visual models/pictures of what the ideal female or male body should look like impacts eating habits.

Sep 2, 2008 - Jeannie Delahunt

The developed world's focus on physical appearance and body shape is hurting people and wasting energy, experts say.

Aug 7, 2008 - Brenda Ann Burke

For most people, physical discomfort is something that we shy away from. The idea of physically harming oneself seems repulsive and disturbing - but for some it is normal

Jul 8, 2008 - Karen Koch

An argument about why to eat real food and a nutritious meal curbs our culture's obsession with a low cholesterol, low fat diet and its link to eating disorders.

Sep 7, 2007 - Lori Henry

TV advertising gets new rules as food corporations deal with junk food ban. In order to address childhood obesity, kid's TV programs can't advertise sugar.

Jul 20, 2007 - Lori Henry

Anabolic steroids in women are becoming popular drugs. Ignoring side effects, females are bodybuilding and taking drugs to lose weight.

Jul 18, 2007 - Lori Henry

Regardless of side effects, anabolic steroids, bodybuilding and weight loss exercise are a dangerous way for men to try to improve their body image.

Jul 9, 2007 - Lori Henry

Find below information on body dysmorphic disorder treatment and research. This eating disorder takes imperfections to a new level.

Jun 29, 2007 - Lori Henry

Visit Bodacious boutique on Main Street in Vancouver, BC for women's plus size clothing. The colourful store and upbeat staff make this a unique shopping experience.

Jun 20, 2007 - Lori Henry

Gay men and lesbian women have a unique struggle with their body image and rates of eating disorders are on the rise in the GLBT community.

Jun 19, 2007 - Lori Henry

With the recent controversy surrounding the fashion industry, Jay Manual of America's Top Next Model talks body image, anorexia and eating disorders.

Jun 4, 2007 - Lori Henry

Lily Allen says she won't lose weight and does not diet after Cheryl Tweedy makes comments about the singer's body image.

May 22, 2007 - Lori Henry

Models now have to calculate BMI to work in the modelling industry. Corporate companies make moves to ban too skinny models.

May 14, 2007 - Lori Henry

Find a gym workout that is also fulfilling fitness exercise is important for you're your wellbeing. Find ways to move without becoming obsessed with weight loss.

Apr 16, 2007 - Lori Henry

Sometimes doing creative exercises can help with eating disorder recovery. Try these self help advice activities for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.

Apr 10, 2007 - Lori Henry

Girls are susceptible to the media's influence in regards to their appearance and thin models are not the ideal role models for our children.

Mar 26, 2007 - Sandra Williams