Adolescent girls, who spend long periods each day on the internet, engaging and communicating on social media, are more likely to suffer low self-esteem and negative body image, according to new research to be presented at ...
Jul 3, 2012
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Belly dancers are more satisfied with their bodies and have better body image than young women who don't belly dance, new Flinders University research shows.
Nov 18, 2014
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Fitspiration – or fitspo for short – is a rising global movement within social media that encourages weight loss, healthy eating and exercise through inspirational fitness images and slogans.
Dec 23, 2014
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When people think of mental problems related to body image, often the first thing that comes to mind is the thin figure associated with anorexia. Body dysmorphic disorder is less well known, but has around five times the ...
Jun 13, 2013
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Pregnancy is often thought of as a time of excitement and anticipation.
Sep 9, 2022
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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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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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Swinburne researchers are part of a new wave of health professionals challenging our perception of weight and health. While it's long been thought that fatness is unhealthy, and skinniness is healthy, research shows this ...
Aug 22, 2018
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(Medical Xpress)—Batman's awesome power may come not only from his ability to defeat the likes of Mr. Freeze and the Joker, but from the fact that his mere presence makes his devoted fans feel strong and physically fit.
Sep 17, 2012
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Deakin University psychology researchers have found that body image isn't always a negative experience for women.
Jan 31, 2012
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