Neuroscience
Gut and heart signals affect how we see ourselves
New research has discovered that the strength of the connection between our brain and internal organs is linked to how we feel about our appearance.
Sep 3, 2021
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News tagged with body image
Neuroscience
How we come to know our bodies as our own
By taking advantage of a "body swap" illusion, researchers have captured the brain regions involved in one of the most fundamental aspects of self-awareness: how we recognize our bodies as our own, distinct from others and ...
Jun 16, 2011
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Radiology & Imaging
Physicists and doctors develop new radiation-free imaging technique
Imaging techniques such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography and ultrasound have become indispensable in the medical world. Each method not only opens unique insights into people's ...
Jul 26, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research offers mixed messages on the impact of social media on adolescent emotional health
When adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Drew Pate counsels patients or speaks to parenting groups, questions about social media use inevitably arise.
Jun 12, 2017
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Health
Poor body image linked with Facebook time
Teenage girls are spending a concerning amount of time on the Internet, potentially leading to low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction, research by Flinders University reveals.
Feb 21, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Need a self-image boost? Researchers say stop checking the mirror
Women worried about their appearance could boost their self image by reducing certain behaviors such as mirror checking, according to a new study by Florida State University researchers.
Nov 22, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The ideal female body type is getting even harder to attain
Day after day, we're bombarded with so many media messages that rarely do we stop to think about what they're telling us to think, do or feel.
Mar 26, 2018
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Health
Breastfeeding decisions
(Medical Xpress)—Mothers concerned about their changing shape and appearance during pregnancy are less likely to breastfeed after their baby is born, new research has uncovered.
Jul 8, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Men focused on muscle building struggle with binge drinking and other problems
Young men who are overly preoccupied with building muscle have a significantly higher risk of depression, weekend binge drinking, and dieting that is not connected to obesity. They also have four times the probability of ...
Nov 8, 2018
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Health
Beer belly is biggest body issue for men
(Medical Xpress) -- New research shows that men have serious issues and that talking about your body is no longer confined to women.
Jan 6, 2012
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