Over time, the idea of what’s considered “pretty” has shifted dramatically, mirroring the aesthetics of each era. From the size-zero craze that ruled the 1990s magazine covers to the 2010s body ...

“Pretty privilege” is real, research confirms. Good-looking workers are taking home nearly $20,000 more than their less attractive peers. That’s nearly the same financial boost as securing a college ...

2. "[People treated me] very [differently]. I was never fat, but I wasn’t fit until my 40s, and I always had skin issues. In my 40s, I'd had enough, hit the gym hard, and started seeing a ...