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Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Please Don't Compliment Me on My Weight Loss

Weight loss comments reinforce harmful cultural beliefs and can trigger eating disorder relapse, as praising appearance during illness normalizes disordered behaviors.
fromFlowingData
3 weeks ago

Mysteries of women's clothing sizes

Women face significant challenges finding properly fitting clothes due to two interconnected problems: natural variation in women's body shapes and sizes, and inconsistent sizing standards across different stores. The analysis demonstrates that no single size standard accommodates the diversity of women's bodies, while retailers further complicate matters by using different sizing systems.
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Body diversity returns to London fashion week as wider industry heads ultra-thin

London Fashion Week featured renewed body diversity as designers cast models across UK sizes 8–22, pushing back against a broader industry trend toward ultra-thinness.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

Rethinking Obesity: Three Models and One Complex Reality

Obesity is a multifaceted issue requiring diverse frameworks that emphasize social and health-centric approaches rather than merely focusing on weight.
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