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.
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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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A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.K. has found that when women of "normal" weight look at pictures of skinny women, they feel less positive about their own bodies. In their paper published ...
(Medical Xpress)—If you want to get rid of unwanted, negative thoughts, try just ripping them up and tossing them in the trash.
Nov 26, 2012
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The changes of motherhood can make women vulnerable to negative body image, but experts at Flinders University are encouraging women to embrace body image interventions to combat this.
Feb 20, 2024
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Body image issues are sometimes thought to mainly affect women. But some surveys estimate around 28% of men aged 18 and over regularly struggle with their body image.
Jan 19, 2024
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Transition to the menopausal stage of women's lives can be a negative experience for women, with changes in emotional well-being and cardiovascular health that impact their quality of life. A recent study from Drexel University's ...
Jan 11, 2024
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The benefits of breastfeeding are well known—but the UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world. The WHO recommends that babies should be exclusively breastfed up to the age of six months (when they can start ...
Nov 13, 2023
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A new study has discovered large variations in how pregnancy can affect women's perceptions of their own body, including experiences of negative body image.
Oct 12, 2023
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Hitting the gym or running track seems straight forward for some—but what are the barriers many women face in partaking in regular exercise, particularly after childbirth or older?
Sep 11, 2023
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Short-form social media videos and images that set unattainable appearance standards may harm young women's perception of body image, research suggests.
Aug 21, 2023
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