After receiving a slew of messages commenting on her recent weight loss, plus-size model Tess Holliday decided to address them, revealing that she is in recovery for anorexia. "I'm anorexic & in recovery," Holliday, 35, wrote in a tweet Saturday afternoon. "I'm the result of a culture that celebrates thinness & equates that to worth, but I get to write […]
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Billie Eilish is known for wearing baggier clothes—something she's said she does on purpose to keep the focus off of her body. But she just dropped a series of new photos on Instagram from a recent British Vogue cover story photo shoot that are very different from her usual look. In the pictures, the 19-year-old can be seen wearing several […]
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Some guys have a knack for first dates. They can seamlessly navigate conversations so topics flow from one to the next without any lulls. They effortlessly balance talking about themselves while still learning about their partner. They’re charming, funny, and quick-witted. They just really have it down. Then there’s the rest of us, who might need a little help on […]
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Read what your sign's 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Leo personality profile. Welcome to April, Leo! The end of last month saw you manifesting growth in your love life. Now, on Saturday, April 3, communication planet Mercury enters Aries and your 9th House of Philosophy. During this time, you should remember that it's normal to have […]
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In the US, cases of COVID-19 continue to drop as more people are vaccinated against the virus. But not everyone feels comfortable getting vaccinated. Social media is flooded with comments from people who say they won't get the vaccine over fears and concerns that, unfortunately, aren't based in truth. Doctors say that's dangerous. "If people don't understand the science behind […]
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For nearly a year, nursing homes and assisted living centers have been mostly closed to visitors. Now, it’s time for them to open back up and relieve residents of crushing isolation, according to a growing chorus of long-term care experts, caregivers, consumer groups and physicians. They’re calling for federal health authorities to relax visitation restrictions in long-term care institutions, replacing […]
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ICYMI, there are a bunch of different heart emojis on your keyboard. Like, there are hearts in pretty much every color, and you’ve also got lots of ~quirky~ options at your disposal. (Hi, sparkly heart and anatomically correct heart.) That said, because there are so many darn heart options out there, it makes sense if you’re not really sure when […]
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Since beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've been told that those with preexisting conditions—cancer, diabetes, pulmonary diseases—were at a greater risk of severe illness from the virus. Now, another might be added to that list: dementia. The news comes from a study published February 9 in Alzheimer's & Dementia, the journal of the Alzheimer's Association, and found that people with […]
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Thank you for this question. Telling your parents about your struggle with bulimia can definitely be nerve-wracking, but can also be so important to make sure you’re able to get the support you need and deserve while going through this. If you’re not sure yet how to bring it up, you may consider first writing down what you might want […]
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Our world is so obsessed with appearances that the simple act of looking in a mirror can be an uncomfortable experience if you don't live up to the (thin, white, cis-gendered, able-bodied) expectation historically set by movies, TV, social media, and even magazines like this one. For those of us with big bodies and rounder bellies — ones we're taught […]
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