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After years running a weight-loss platform fueled by self-criticism, New Zealand influencer Ellie Fitzgerald changed one letter in her brand name and transformed her entire life. Her journey from "Losing Ellie's Belly" to "Loving Ellie's Belly" is inspiring thousands to embrace body confidence.
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New research shows simple changes in how parents talk about food and bodies can protect children from developing eating disorders. Experts share practical ways to model confidence without perfection.
As summer approaches, a leading eating disorder specialist offers proven strategies to reject diet culture and embrace body appreciation. Dr. Alexis Conason shares research-backed methods to build confidence and reclaim joy this season.
Haley Morris-Cafiero set up hidden cameras to capture how strangers react to her body on the street. The resulting photos reveal uncomfortable truths about body discrimination and started a powerful conversation.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at 14 in 2002, now competes in bodybuilding to celebrate her body after years of trauma. Four competitions in, she's found unexpected confidence and self-acceptance.
New research shows that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, helps people develop healthier relationships with their bodies. Studies found that seeing real, unfiltered bodies can undo the damage caused by social media's unrealistic beauty standards.
The Netherlands' leading dictionary is adding a new, stigma-free word for labia after women's rights groups campaigned to replace terminology that literally translates to "shame lips." The change marks a major win for body positivity and how we talk about women's bodies.
Forget expensive detox teas and juice cleanses. Science confirms your body already has a powerful, free system for removing toxins—and experts share simple ways to support it.
A clinical psychologist at NYU is teaching people that body image isn't about the mirror. It's about retraining your brain to separate feelings from numbers.
Confidence isn't something you're born with—it's a skill built through small daily actions. These seven research-backed habits help anyone develop deep, lasting self-belief that doesn't depend on external validation.
Chasing external validation keeps millions stuck in anxiety and self-doubt. These five books offer a research-backed path to building lasting confidence that comes from within.
Half of girls who quit sports say they were criticized for their bodies, but Dove's new Joy Cam initiative is changing that narrative. Using real-time photos from the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the campaign puts girls' joy and confidence front and center where it belongs.
High-achieving students often share a common thread: parents who praise effort over grades and create calm, supportive homes. New research reveals the quiet habits that help children develop lasting confidence and resilience.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art created 18 mannequins based on real people with disabilities, diverse body types, and transgender experiences for its new "Costume Art" exhibition. Each mannequin has a mirror for a face so visitors see themselves reflected back.
Swedish and French researchers have identified the specific brain waves that help us tell where our body ends and the world begins. The breakthrough could transform treatments for phantom limbs and make prosthetics feel more real.
Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis will immediately receive body cameras following deadly shootings of two U.S. citizens. The program will expand nationwide as part of renewed accountability measures.
Parents can turn ordinary moments into confidence-building opportunities for their children. Simple actions like ordering food or giving directions teach kids they're capable of handling real-world situations.
After a powerful investigation revealed police misconduct, NSW Police is making body cameras mandatory whenever officers use their powers. The change brings Australia's largest police force in line with accountability standards already adopted across most of the country.
A body scan at age 71 revealed most of her weight was fat, not muscle. She set a bold goal and achieved it through strength training and determination.
Google Research developed PhotoScan, an AI tool that analyzes smartphone selfies to estimate body fat more accurately than fitness trackers. The breakthrough could make professional-grade health insights accessible to anyone with a camera phone.
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