Body Image

• Hockey Canada introduces new dressing room policies for safety, equity and inclusivity

  The national governing body for grassroots hockey in Canada introduced new policies for this season that took effect on Sept. 12

  Canada

  Oct 5
  
• Southern Alberta ‘Mama psychologists’ release bestseller postpartum book

  An online community of mother's inspired two southern Alberta psychologists to publish a book based on the journey after childbirth. Now, they're bestsellers.

  Health

  Mar 13
  
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• How these men are overcoming social media-fuelled body image, mental health challenges

  Body dysmorphic disorder results in people having negative thoughts about their bodies. Men can spend hours of their day analyzing their bodies, trying to make improvements. 

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2022
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• Tween’s ‘powerful thighs’ message a reminder that weight and body image language matters

  The National Eating Disorder Information Centre says children as young as five pick up on negative body image conversations.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2021
• Lethbridge photographer redefining boudoir images, promoting body positivity

  Meagan Elemans says people not only leave her photo shoot feeling strong and positive, but they also feel seen which she thinks is one of the most important takeaways for her clients.

  Features

  Sep 4, 2020
• Is your child ‘self-bullying’? What parents should know about the harmful practice

  Many children engage in self-criticism or negative talk about themselves.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 26, 2020
• Ryan’s Secret show brings awareness to male body positivity

  "It’s hard out there the way the media portrays you, especially when you’re a big guy," model Daniel Jean said.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 18, 2020
• Half of runners hate running, survey finds

  Most people run in order to improve their body image and health, not because they like it, a survey found.

  Health

  Feb 18, 2020
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• Why looking ‘fit’ isn’t the same as being healthy

  "People are going beyond healthy to attain a look that not reasonable for many of us," Dr. Riam Shammaa said.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 4, 2020
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• Kumail Nanjiani’s new ‘superhero’ body is about more than those pecs

  Actor Kumail Nanjiani has detailed how his muscleman makeover was no walk in the park, and Meera Estrada says she appreciates his honesty.

  Commentary

  Dec 20, 2019