I have always said that teenagers can change the world. And whether she knows it or not, that's just what 17-year-old Mikhaila Nodel is doing with the body positive cartoons she draws for her Tumblr ...

Body image refers to how an individual sees their body and their feelings with this perception. Positive body image relates to body satisfaction, while negative body image relates to dissatisfaction.

Susan J Paxton receives funding from the Australian Research Council and is Secretary of the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders. Sian A McLean receives funding from Australian ...

Social media can be both good and bad for your body image. What really matters is how you use it. This requires you to use social media intentionally and strategically. Social media can influence your ...

Body image refers to the way we view our physical appearance and how we imagine our bodies look to others. People with positive body image generally feel comfortable and confident in their bodies, ...

A few years ago, I found my nine-year-old sitting on the floor in front of her open closet and crying. I'd been waiting for her to come downstairs and get her coats and shoes on so we could make her ...

When my daughter was young, I did not allow her to play with Barbies. If she got a Barbie doll as a birthday gift (which happened every year for several years), I’d take her to Target and let her ...

Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...

Pretend for just a moment that we live in a world without mirrors, selfies, and body-snarking. What would it be like to think of your body not in terms of how it looks, but with the awe and respect it ...

How do you feel about your body? What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see imperfections? Do you see strength? Do you feel appreciation? Do you feel shame? Do you feel frustration? Do ...

Commentary by Nick Pecoraro, Swimming World College Intern. As you enter the pool deck, what is the first thing you notice? Is it the immediate aroma of chlorine, the wet tiles against your feet, or ...