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Fat-shaming celebrities makes women more critical of their own bodies: study
According to experts, social media is making matters worse. Continue reading
‘It was a trifecta of hate’: Body image activist recalls moment she was accosted by a man over her weight, race
Jill Andrew has dedicated her career to fighting appearance-based discrimination and body-based harassment, but when she was 15 years old, she said she was confronted with an incident that is still etched in her memory. Continue reading
World’s heaviest man undergoes surgery, hopes to lose half his weight
A Mexican man who weighed more than half a ton had surgery in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Wednesday in a bid to halve his weight. Continue reading
Winnipeg bowling alley offering ‘Glow and Vape’ night once a week
A local bowling alley is taking a new business approach heading into the summer months, allowing vaping inside the building one night a week. Continue reading
Top 5 ways you could be slowing your metabolism
If your metabolism is slow, one of these reasons could be why. Continue reading
Social media campaign shares photos and stories of overweight Canadians
Weight of Living was inspired by Humans of New York and aims to show a side of “fat” that’s not normally portrayed. Continue reading
Concerned about your child’s weight? Here’s some food for thought
A new study says commenting on a girl’s weight can have “long-term repercussions.” A psychologist tells parents how to discuss the topic in a healthy way. Continue reading
Addition Elle fires Edmonton employee for using word ‘fat,’ then apologizes
The plus-size retailer says it was afraid the word would offend customers. Do you think the word “fat” is offensive? Vote in our poll. Continue reading
Overweight hedgehog in England named ‘Jabba’ being put on a diet
Jabba arrived at the Oak and Furrows wildlife rescue centre, near Swindon in England, weighing over 1.8kg. Continue reading
8 healthy habits to adopt in 2016
It’s around this time that gym memberships and vows to avoid junk food fall to the wayside. Nutritionists list 8 specific health and nutrition tips you should adopt in 2016. Continue reading