Body image is subject to all kinds of distortions from the attitudes of one's parents, other early experiences, internal elements like emotions or moods, and other factors.

Voices Comment Race is part of the body image conversation, so why don't we talk about it? It’s considered dangerous to reference race for fear of being labelled ‘racist’ - but if we don't ...

Stock image of two women in sports clothes taking a selfie for social media with a cellphone. Researchers at Flinders University said that fitness content on TikTok reinforced thinness as a female ...

But body image hasn’t always been a topic of conversation in sports. “There’s a tremendous amount of shame, stigma, and secrecy,” says registered dietitian Paula Quatromoni, DSc.

Launched in 1959, named after the inventor’s daughter Barbara, and owned by 99% of 3-10 year old girls in the USA, Barbie has been a popular request on young girls’ Christmas wish lists for 55 ...

Body image is the way you think and feel about your body, but it isn’t influenced just by what you see in the mirror, said Bri Campos, a body image coach in Paramus, New Jersey.

Teens, Body Image, and Self-Esteem: 5 Tips for Parents. 1. Be a good role model. Your teen does notice. Your teen is closely watching your lifestyle, eating habits, and attitudes, even if they ...

A major international study, involving 56,968 participants in 65 nations, has found that positive body image is strongly associated with better psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction. It ...

Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviors ...