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While social media drives body image worries in young women, its direct effect on diet quality and eating behaviors may not be as strong, hinting at deeper psychological and cultural influences. Study ...

Disney, a company that's both perpetually groundbreaking and perennially behind the times, revealed its first plus-sized heroine last month, leaving fans both frustrated and inspired. Bianca, a young ...

Marika Tiggemann has received funding from the Australian Research Council.. Around the world, the negative effect of looking at thin and unrealistic media images on women’s own body image has become ...

Body image is complicated, and there seems to be a whole lexicon of terms to use when we talk about how we see and feel about our bodies. This alphabetical guide can help. Body image is a key ...

The body positivity movement has gained popularity on social media in recent years. It seeks to foster widespread body acceptance and boost self-esteem. The body positivity movement promotes love and ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Kelly Coffey learned from a young age that her larger body was not a problem — it was the problem. As such, she believed, losing weight was the solution. “I assumed being thin was the magic bullet ...

Teens and young adults who reduced their social media use by 50% for just a few weeks saw significant improvement in how they felt about both their weight and their overall appearance compared with ...

Eating disorders are severe mental disorders that significantly impact a person’s emotional well-being, physical health, and everyday functioning. All eating disorders are characterized by ...