The Enough is Enough experience represents is a turning point in the transition to positive body image. New research ...

Body positivity is often framed as a cultural trend about self-love and diverse beauty. But at its core, it is much more than ...

This summer I sat on my bed and watched as my sister tried on numerous outfits, changing over and over again, each time citing something “wrong” about her body and weight. I would respond by providing ...

If you’ve scrolled through newsfeeds about celebrities or movie award shows, you probably noticed how harsh some of the comments directed at women’s physical appearance can be: “She should eat a ...

The Red & Black publishes opinions from a number of contributors and staff columnists. Their opinions do not reflect the opinions of the editorial staff. The editorial staff is in no way involved with ...

During the week that Amy Schumer’s sketch calling out body-shaming salespeople went viral—and was celebrated for its body-positive ethos—I walked by a sign in front of a trendy downtown Manhattan ...

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may have seen some chatter about cortisol—a stress hormone—and its supposed villainous effects on your body. Negative effects of cortisol have been ...

University of Texas at Arlington researcher Michael Nelson doesn't recall the specifics of the presentation, but he remembers the photo. It showed astronauts floating in space, wearing unusual gear ...