Body shock

Article Abstract:

A woman describes how the change in her body was the most traumatic part of her first pregnancy. She gained 50 pounds and did not lose the extra weight for several months. Nevertheless, she could not imagine life without her new baby, and she eventually began to accept her new body.

Personal narratives, Body image, Pregnancy

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The new Hollywood all-woman body confidence

Article Abstract:

A new crop of plus-size actresses in Hollywood is redefining body confidence. Fuller-figured stars such as Kate Winslet, Drew Barrymore and Elizabeth Shue provide a welcome relief from reed-thin actresses, as they slowly change Hollywood's image of beauty and sexiness.

Social aspects, Analysis, Physiological aspects, Appreciation, Actors, Actresses, Body size, Body weights and measures, Sexual attraction, Hollywood, California

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Things that go bump in your body

Article Abstract:

Advice on distinguishing between cancerous and non-cancerous lumps in the breast, on bones and behind the ears is presented. The fact that most lumps are non-cancerous is highlighted.

Diagnosis, Cancer, Cancer diagnosis

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