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The physiological changes that occur during pregnancy heighten body image dissatisfaction among women, as they often conflict with socially defined ideals of female body appearance. Qualitative ...

A new study looked at how body-related emotions and recalling embarrassing or proud memories of participants’ bodies would affect task performance. Participants who recalled embarrassing stories ...

New research shows that negative conversations and attitudes around weight can have a lasting effect on people — specifically, those who feel pressure to lose weight in their teens can struggle with ...

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 ...

New research reveals that young adults with higher body shame and weight concerns are more likely to consider GLP-1 medications, despite significant side effects, unless buffered by strong body ...

PCOS can affect body image through hormonal changes, weight fluctuations, and visible symptoms like acne or hair concerns. These challenges often influence confidence and emotional well-being.

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 ...

Social media has become the primary form of interaction amongst Gen Z “tech-savvy” adolescents and young adults. You know, the ones we go to when we can’t ...