For people that are battling weight problems, shedding pounds may improve physical health, but it’s not likely to make you happy, report researchers from University College London. A study of 1,979 overweight and obese adults in the UK found that people who lost 5% or more of their body weight over the course of four …
When it comes to fashion, image is everything. But what if that image has been distorted and retouched to the point that one can no longer tell fact from fiction? Star Models, a Brazilian-based modeling agency, has launched a new series of ads that challenge the very essence of what the fashion industry supposedly stands …
If you’ve ever been embarrassed or self-conscious about stretch marks, you might want to check out a new Instagram account called Love Your Lines. Created by two anonymous moms, the project aims to celebrate stretch marks: the women are asking other females to post photos with the hashtag #LoveYourLines in order to “make a difference …
In a move that has alienated many women in the health and fitness industries – not to mention customers – Lululemon founder Chip Wilson said that problems associated with some of their yoga pants result from user error. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Wilson said, “Frankly some women’s bodies just don’t actually work for …
Moms who have a history of anorexia may be more likely to have babies with lower birth weights, a new study found. Researchers at the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH) analyzed more than 2 million women, taking into account data from 14 existing studies carried out between 1999 and 2012 across several Western countries. …
Leading registered dietitian and family nutrition expert Maryann Jacobsen says demanding that children clean their plates at meal times could lead to negative eating habits in the long run. Citing a study from the University of Minnesota, Jacobsen notes that young adults who use hunger and fullness to guide eating tend to have a lower …
Of all mental disorders, anorexia is considered to be the most lethal. Medical professionals are always looking for new ways to treat the complex physical and psychological condition, as well as discovering what combination of therapeutic approaches works best for long-term success. In a recent trial on anorexia – the largest global project of its …
A new law passed in Israel states that male and female models must have a body mass index of at least 18.5, which is the border between healthy weight and underweight. A doctor must confirm that the model is not underweight before he or she is allowed to appear on the runway or in photographs. …
Budget fashion chain Primark became the center of a controversy recently for displaying a too-thin mannequin in a store-front window in Glasgow. A picture of the mannequin was snapped by shopper Mel Fraser, which Fraser then posted on Twitter with the caption, “Dear Primark, is it really necessary that these new mannequins have protruding ribs?” …
The relationship you have with your own parents could predict your own child’s risk for obesity, a University of Illinois study suggests. Scientists say that a person’s attachment style can affect how he or she responds to negative emotions, and this new study found a link between insecure attachment in parents and their children’s consumption …
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