Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified conscious experience of “my body.” When this process of integrating different sensory ...

Social media can be both good and bad for your body image. What really matters is how you use it. This requires you to use social media intentionally and strategically. Social media can influence your ...

A wealth of research has shown that using social media is associated with, and can contribute to, a more negative body image (e.g., dissatisfaction with one’s appearance). This is particularly the ...

It’s common for people to feel uncomfortable with different aspects of their bodies. However, this dissatisfaction can sometimes take a toll on mental and physical health. Here are some tips to help ...

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 ...

Body image appears between 25 and 36 months when we first waddle over to the mirror and recognize our image. What a milestone! Body image refers to our imagined body, how we picture ourselves in our ...

Chris Stiff does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...

Viren Swami does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

As a dietitian who works primarily with people who have eating disorders, I have a front-row seat to the body image struggles many young adults face in their college years. This period is a time when ...

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 ...