SEATTLE — Fitness influencers on social media are becoming increasingly popular, often leading people to healthier lifestyles, but they could also have negative effects on body image. Researchers at ...

Body checking: The inconspicuous trend taking over TikTok. (Getty Images; designed by Jay Sprogell) A 22-year-old influencer hits record for a TikTok video. She starts off her "Day in the Life" vlog ...

I get emails regularly from individuals facing serious health problems, and they often begin with the same phrase: “I know that dieting and intentional weight loss doesn’t work, but…” Then, there’s ...

With summer just around the corner, iced lattes, festival pics, and pastel nails are filling up our social media feeds — along with the pressure to get “bikini ready.” This messaging, and the dubious ...

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. You define beauty yourself. You are more than a number on a scale. Love yourself the way you are. Body positive ...

The influencer is still pushing brands to make bigger sizes and is publishing a new novel with a plus-size heroine. She is also losing weight, but that doesn’t mean she’s not “body neutral” anymore.

A 22-year-old influencer hits record for a TikTok video. She starts off her "Day in the Life" vlog with a clip of her flat stomach and protruding hip bone. Scroll down a bit more, and you'll see a ...