3 top tips for overcoming the stifling pressure to “get in shape” for summer

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As summertime approaches, so does the widespread pressure to get the elusive “summer body.” For many, this is a season of intense scrutiny as diet culture intensifies its messaging, pushing people to be in shape and lose weight in order to enjoy poolside relaxation and beach days. A more […]

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How Ozempic is impacting gay men's body image—and ability to bottom

Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss medications are being heralded as miracle drugs — and they likely are for people with real health concerns — but they’re also having a distressing negative effect: an increase in toxic body image issues in the queer community.

These prescription drugs not only help patients lose weight, but also control Type 2 diabetes, lower blood pressure, and improve…

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'Conservative' mom sparks debate after questioning the appropriateness of a Target girl's dress

Everywhere you go, there seems to be a constant war between children’s clothing retailers who want to push the boundaries of modesty and parents who push back, saying they are sexualizing children. On top of that, when young girls believe they are supposed to wear clothes that are tight-fitting and revealing, it's very damaging to their self-esteem and body image. So what is a parent to…

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