In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, researchers review current literature to determine the association between dietary habits and body image perception and satisfaction in ...

An example of the visual stimuli used as part of the study which asked children and young adults to rate body sizes after visual exposure to different body sizes and weights. Our perceptions of body ...

A study conducted at the Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain, finds that negative body image perceptions can potentially lead to poor physical and mental health outcomes in young adults engaged in ...

In an excerpt from her new book, When Life Happens, Dr. Rachel Goldman walks you through how to change your internal ...

Children’s perception of what is a "normal" body shape development from seven years of age, according to new research. Their opinions are affected by who they see around them, say scientists. And body ...

Despite advances in our understanding of eating disorders, many people still perceive these illnesses as vain lifestyle choices. There are, however, many neurological components involved in how we ...

Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified conscious experience of “my body.” When this process of integrating different sensory ...

Adolescents who perceive themselves as overweight are three times more likely to consider committing self-harm compared to those who do not, regardless of whether the person is objectively overweight, ...

Although reduced body image and low self-esteem are potential risk factors for eating disorders, they’re not the only factors at play. Body dissatisfaction can increase your risk of disordered eating ...

Although patients with cancer may feel both grateful and grief towards their bodies, one expert emphasizes how important seeking support from a professional can be throughout this process. Some ...