Soapbox The never-ending circle of ‘self-improvement project’ resolutions As Disney’s classic hit The Circle of Life rang out throughout the house, we discussed the age-old new year question: what are your new years’ resolutions?
News & Views Thinking about cosmetic surgery? New standards will force providers to tell you the risks and consider if you’re actually suitable If you’re thinking of a breast augmentation, liposuction, or a face lift, this latest move is designed to provide extra protection.
News & Views Online shopping for clothes this Christmas? It may affect your self-esteem The number of hours women spend browsing for clothes affects the quality they rate their self-esteem and body image, study finds.
sport Olympian Libby Trickett calls out harmful body commentary directed at female athletes Olympic swimming champion Libby Trickett says there’s a problem with the way we speak to girls and women athletes about their bodies.
News & Views Myth-busting body image with Taryn Brumfitt, Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt has urged us to break the cycle of body image negativity for future generations in an address at the National Press Club.
News & Views Idealistic influencer videos are harming young women’s body image: research A new study suggests the exposure to short form, “appearance-ideal content” videos on social media is having a negative impact on body image.
News & Views What a body image expert really thinks of the Barbie movie We FINALLY got to see the Barbie movie. But what most parents are wondering is: Should we take the kids to see it?
News & Views ‘Healthy can look different’: Ariana Grande on why we need to stop commenting on people’s bodies Ariana Grande has had enough of people commenting on her body, telling fans she would like them to be more mindful.
Life It’s 2023, can we please stop talking about bodies? Body commentary isn’t just reserved for the red carpet – it’s in our offices, shops, schools and group chats. It’s time to change the conversation.
News & Views Mike Carlton’s shameful twitter response to 2023’s Australian of the Year sparks controversial debate online about body image Australian journalist and former media commentator, Mike Carlton, has come under fire online, after criticising body image campaigner, Taryn Brumfitt, on her 2023 Australian of the Year win.
News & Views Jelena Dokic calls out body shaming social media abuse Jelena Dokic has called out trolls on social media who have body shamed over the last 24 hours, saying the abuse has been “insane”.
Women's Health News Instagram and the mental load of fitness and exercise for women How much fitness is enough? When does a relationship with exercise move to extreme levels? And what role does Instagram play?