body image
Coverage of body image in the Nexus archive.
- Baton Rouge General’s Health Tip of the Week: Weighty conversations – when should you speak up?
When worried about someone, particularly regarding potential eating disorders, individuals are advised to focus on changes in behavior rather than commenting on weight or physical appearance. Since these disorders may not show obvious signs, look out for behavioral shifts such as avoiding meals, withdrawing from others, or expressing constant concern over calories or body image. The first step toward getting help can simply be letting someone know they are seen and supported.
- How Social Media & TikTok Shape Body Image
The article discusses how TikTok and social media influence women's body image and beauty standards, featuring experts Dr. Larissa Terán and Dr. Neelam Vashi who analyze research, cosmetic surgery trends, algorithm effects, and strategies to mitigate online harm.
- Is strength training secretly just diet culture? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
Guardian reporter Madeleine Aggeler shifted from dieting to 'bulking' to challenge her body image and redefine her relationship with food. She discusses this transformation with Carter Sherman, exploring whether strength training and weightlifting for women are healthy or perpetuate toxic diet culture.
- Shania Twain, 60, said menopause helped her stop fixating on her appearance
Shania Twain credited menopause with helping her overcome body-image struggles and embrace self-acceptance. She previously avoided mirrors due to dissatisfaction with her appearance but now embraces self-reflection after learning to accept changes beyond her control.
- Instagram tests new limits on what types of posts teens can 'repeatedly' see
Instagram is testing new limits on the types of posts teens can repeatedly view, with restrictions specifically targeting content related to body image and mental health.
- How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing
The article discusses the trend of 'looksmaxxing' among boys and young men, which involves dangerous practices to optimize physical appearance. Experts provide guidance for parents on discussing body image and promoting healthy behaviors with their sons.
- Mindy Kaling's weight-loss secrets revealed as star, 46, looks slimmer than ever despite struggling with body image since high school and accepting she'd be 'chubby for life'
Mindy Kaling, 46, shares her weight-loss strategies as she appears slimmer than ever, despite a history of body image struggles in high school and previously accepting she would remain 'chubby for life.'
- Mindy Kaling's weight loss secrets revealed as star, 46, looks slimmer than ever despite struggling with body image since high school and accepting she'd be 'chubby for life'
Mindy Kaling, 46, has revealed her weight loss secrets as she appears slimmer than ever. Despite struggling with body image since high school, she once accepted she would be 'chubby for life' but now shares insights into her transformation.