The pursuit of the “perfect” body has long been linked to significant distress and eating disorders. Despite this, social media platforms promote unrealistic beauty standards, fueling a relentless ...

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, the eating disorder risk among college students has substantially increased by thirteen percent from 2013 to 2021. The "freshman fifteen" is the ...

Body dysmorphia is rising among Gen Z due to social media pressure, beauty filters, and unrealistic body standards. Here’s why Gen Z struggles more with body image than previous generations.

Ever since social media burst on the scene in the early 2000s, parents and health experts have worried about the potential impact on kids, particularly those in their early teens. Now researchers are ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Glamour once meant perfection. Today, it increasingly means honesty, as celebrities begin to talk openly about body image and self-acceptance ...