Positive body image refers to an overarching appreciation and respect for one’s own body—regardless of whether it meets society’s expectations for how a body “should” look and/or function. A wealth of ...

Let's talk about what we're really up against. More than 1 in 4 (27%) started struggling with negative body image issues when they were just 10 years old or younger. These struggles don't magically ...

Body functionality refers to everything that the body can do. Body functions broadly fall into six domains, including (1) physical capacities (e.g., stretching), (2) internal processes (e.g., ...

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 ...

Body image is how we see and perceive ourselves and how we believe others see an perceive us. It ties directly into our self-esteem and can be particularly tricky in adolescence and young adulthood.

From right to left: Brittany Matus, Daniela Marquez, Jason Nouanounou, Aubryn Ordyna, Jackie Nunez, and Kebo Nguimbi. Nunez and Nguimbi moderated the forum, asking the questions that the four students ...

If you’re expecting a lecture on the importance of eating fruits and vegetables for National Nutrition Month, you’re in for a surprise! It’s true, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals (antioxidants) ...

The holiday season often comes with a little weight gain, as people pack on pounds during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Then comes the New Year’s resolution and new energy to purge of all those bad ...

The physical and psychological effects of RA may impact self-perception. Effective treatment and strategies like mindfulness, movement, and therapy can help.