Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about body image, curated daily by BrightWire.
Spending time in nature helps people develop healthier relationships with food and their bodies, according to groundbreaking research from the UK. The study found that contact with natural environments promotes intuitive eating through increased body appreciation and self-compassion.
Seven-time Olympic medalist Amanda Beard broke world records but battled body dysmorphia and depression behind the scenes. Now she's helping the next generation of swimmers embrace mental health at the University of Arizona.
When a 5-year-old boy said he wished his stomach were flatter, his mom resisted the urge to say "you're perfect." Instead, she asked one simple question that changed everything.
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.
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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.
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.
World Cup champion Ellie Kildunne is sharing her battle with body dysmorphia and disordered eating during lockdown. Her message of recovery is giving others the courage to speak up.
England World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne is sharing her journey through body dysmorphia and disordered eating to help others struggling in silence. Her story proves that even champions face invisible battles, and speaking up is the first step toward healing.
England's World Cup hero Ellie Kildunne is opening up about her hidden struggle with body dysmorphia and disordered eating during lockdown. Her courage to speak out is helping break the silence around mental health in sports.