Teenagers who are unhappy with their bodies are more likely to develop symptoms of eating disorders and depression in early adulthood, according to a new study led by University College London (UCL) ...

Researchers in Poland and the UK found that walking in the snow can have an unexpected effect on your mental health — and ...

Recent research among preadolescents has shown that low body esteem tends to remain stable from approximately age 11 onwards. This suggests that the period before 11 years old is critical for body ...

If you’re expecting a lecture on the importance of eating fruits and vegetables for National Nutrition Month, you’re in for a surprise! It’s true, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals (antioxidants) ...

UCL research shows body image concerns in teens raise the risk of depression in adulthood, highlighting the need for early ...

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 ...

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 ...

How can a therapist help with body image? Therapy can help improve body image by addressing the underlying causes of negative body image. They can assist clients in understanding the thoughts causing ...

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 ...

Body dysmorphia plays a key role in anorexia and other eating disorders. People may be afraid of gaining weight and believe that their body is larger than it actually is. Body dysmorphia is a ...