Health
Instagram pressure rising
Flinders University body image experts are urging all Instagram users to apply a more conscious 'filter' to monitor their health and fitness posts.
Jul 05, 2022
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News tagged with negative body image
Oncology & Cancer
Obesity stigma keeps many from life-saving cancer screening: Study
Many people who are overweight or obese avoid cancer screening for fear of stigma and judgment about their weight, British researchers report.
May 19, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to help a friend struggling with body image
It's common to feel uncomfortable with different aspects of our bodies or to want to make small changes here and there. However, sometimes this dissatisfaction can start to become a burden on our mental and physical health. ...
Feb 04, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nature helps us cope with body image 'threats'
A new study has found that being in nature helps people deal with negative body image by removing some of the triggers of body image anxiety, such as the focus on social media, and strengthening coping mechanisms to keep ...
Jan 12, 2022
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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 03, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
8 ways to manage body image anxiety after lockdown
Being able to socialize again may bring enthusiasm and a sense of normalcy—but it may also increase anxiety over how your body might have changed.
Jun 15, 2021
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Cardiology
Study highlights risks of anxiety and depression after cardiac device implantation
Patients receiving an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) should be regularly screened for anxiety and depression, according to research presented at EHRA 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society ...
Apr 24, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Naked body image and self esteem
For people predisposed to take part in non-sexual nude activities body image, self-esteem, and life-satisfaction are improved by such participation. Now, research published in the International Journal of Happiness and Development ...
Nov 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Editing selfies is counter productive: study
Girls and young women shouldn't spend a lot of time editing selfies for social media because it negatively influences their thoughts about their looks, according to a new Flinders University publication.
May 05, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Women deflated by #Fitspiration images
Researchers have found that the #Fitspiration philosophy is flawed, making many women feel worse about themselves and their bodies rather than inspiring them to exercise.
Mar 04, 2020
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