Leslie Goldman
Leslie Goldman is a health and wellness writer who regularly contributes feature stories and essays to O: The Oprah Magazine, Women’s Health, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens, and more. She has authored and contributed to several books, including Locker Room Diaries: The Naked Truth About Women, Body Image, and Re-Imagining the “Perfect” Body and Brave Girls: Raising Young Women with Passion and Purpose to Become Powerful Leaders. Leslie also speaks at colleges and universities on the topics of body image, media literacy and female empowerment.
Latest Articles by Leslie Goldman
Let's Talk About Obesity Medication
There are more ways to treat obesity than ever before. Get all the details on the meds that might be part of your plan.
Let's Talk About Obesity Treatment
There are obesity treatments that can make losing weight a little less of a battle. They can add years to your life, too.
What It's Really Like to Live With JIA
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis brings physical and emotional challenges to young people. They want you to know there are rewards, too.
The Vaping Debate No One’s Talking About
There is no doubt that there are significant dangers associated with e-cigarettes, especially for teens. But some public-health experts say for people who just can’t give up traditional smokes, vaping could help prevent unnecessary cancer deaths. Could there be a middle ground?
This Teenager Is Stronger Than Her Juvenile Arthritis
Instead of holding her back, Mariah Aquino-Truss's juvenile arthritis has only propelled her forward.
Let's Talk About Severe Obesity
About 25% of people with obesity fall into the "severe" classification. Here's what that means and how treatment can help.
Let's Talk About the Causes of Obesity
Learn about the varied and complex factors that make a person vulnerable to this condition as we get to the roots of the matter.
Let's Talk About Obesity and Body Mass Index (BMI)
Doctors have long used a measure called Body Mass Index (BMI) to diagnose obesity. Now, experts say there are better ways.