The term “body neutrality” has taken off in social media, with influencers suggesting that body neutrality is a more realistic approach to improving body image than positivity. But a new paper by a ...

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) ...

Psychologist Charlotte Markey defines body image as not just how we view our bodies, but also how comfortable we feel in our own skin. Learning From the Past (image credits: pixabay) Atkinson recalls ...

Positive body image refers to an overarching appreciation and respect for one’s own body—regardless of whether it meets society’s expectations for how a body “should” look and/or function. A wealth of ...

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 ...

AMES, Iowa – The images are nearly impossible to avoid – stick-thin women and bulked-up men posing in magazines, on billboards and shared through social media. Many are featured in ads for any variety ...

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 UCL researchers. The research, ...

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 ...

Full House star Candace Cameron Bure isn’t afraid to push back against online body-shamers. On September 6, 2025, Bure opened up about her decision to post — and then subsequently delete — a photo of ...