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 ...

DETROW: The book "Body Beautiful" is written by Susan Verde and illustrated by Steph Littlebird. It comes out September 23. Thank you so much for talking to us. VERDE: Thank you so much.

Despite advances in our understanding of eating disorders, many people still perceive these illnesses as vain lifestyle choices. There are, however, many neurological components involved in how we ...

Girls who are dissatisfied with their bodies receive lower grades in physical education in sixth grade, while pupils with ...

We all have thoughts and feelings about our bodies. Sometimes, we catch a glimpse of ourselves in the mirror and like what we see; other times, we are disappointed by the gap between the idealized ...

Researchers from the University of Texas in Arlington found a strong link between weight perception and suicidal ideation. This study also sheds light on the essential role schools, families and ...

New research has linked the use of diet and fitness apps to problematic eating habits and body image issues, particularly in young people. It highlights the fine line that exists between using these ...

It’s well-established that girls and women feel a ton of pressure to have the “perfect body”—but it doesn’t only weigh heavily on them. Guys, too, deal with endless societal expectations to bulk or ...

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