Is ‘Fitspiration’ Helping or Harming Women’s Health?It’s the New Year, the Black Friday of the fitness industry, and with it has come the predictable barrage of messages promoting weight…Jan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
Why Stigmatising Obesity is Counterproductive to Creating a Healthier SocietyObesity is highly prevalent in the UK — in 2018, the majority of adults in England were overweight or obese. Whilst research has…Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
Does Experiencing Pain Affect How We Feel About Our Bodies?Pain affects various aspects of one’s life and functioning but how does physical pain influence the way people feel about their bodies?Jul 16, 2020Jul 16, 2020
Is going to the gym bad for your mental health?We know that physical activity is great for improving wellbeing and reducing the risk of poor mental health but does the environment in…May 31, 2020May 31, 2020
Is Psychology Changing the Way We See Obesity?The discourse surrounding obesity needs to change. Obesity is not a result of poor willpower. Obesity is a result of a multitude of…May 16, 2020May 16, 2020
How is Lockdown Changing our Exercise Habits?It is an understatement to say that COVID-19 is a threat to public health but this threat comes in many forms, not just the direct effects…May 6, 2020May 6, 2020
