Despite advances in our understanding of eating disorders, many people still perceive these illnesses as vain lifestyle choices. There are, however, many neurological components involved in how we ...

The relationship many people have with their body can be summed up in two words: It’s complicated. Some days, you may love how your body looks and feels, and on others, you may be a little more ...

A new study published in Psychology of Popular Media suggests that how young women engage with TikTok may shape the way they feel about their bodies and their attitudes toward cosmetic surgery. The ...

Adolescence is a crucial time in the development of a teen's body image. During adolescence, teens' bodies go through intense and drastic changes, which can be challenging to adapt to and accept. If ...

Although reduced body image and low self-esteem are potential risk factors for eating disorders, they’re not the only factors at play. Body dissatisfaction can increase your risk of disordered eating ...

Anshula Kapoor shared an Instagram post reflecting on her journey with body image and self-acceptance, encouraging self-compassion and positivity.

Author Susan Verde was an elementary school teacher who saw kids forming judgments about their bodies very early on and wanted to introduce them to a concept she ... or negative self-talk. And ...

Researchers from the University of Texas in Arlington found a strong link between weight perception and suicidal ideation. This study also sheds light on the essential role schools, families and ...

Trying on clothes can be a body image minefield and the experience only gets more fraught during the summer: When the swimsuits, shorts, and tank tops come out, so do the insecurities. Showing a lot ...

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