From the Anglia Ruskin University press release: Making people more aware of their own internal body signals, such as heartbeat or breathing rate, could promote positive body image, according to new research published in the…
From the University of Waterloo press release: Spending time with people who are not preoccupied with their bodies can improve your own eating habits and body image, according to researchers from the University of Waterloo.…
From the York University press release: Young women who actively engage with social media images of friends who they think are more attractive than themselves report feeling worse about their own appearance afterward, a York…
From the University of Melbourne press release: Dr Elizabeth Hughes, the lead author and a research fellow from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne, said the study explored a link…
From the University College London press release: Sound and object motion can be used to change perceptions about body size, according to a new study by an international team involving UCL researchers. The study, published…
From the Northwestern University press release: Body dissatisfaction among women is widespread and can lead to a number of worrisome outcomes, including eating disorders, depression and anxiety. While researchers know a lot about what makes…
From the Florida State University press release: If you’ve made a habit of sidestepping mirrors and shunning your reflection, new research from Florida State University suggests that you may want to keep a safe distance…
From the Chapman University press release: Chapman University has published research measuring women’s perceptions of how media impacts their body image. Results showed that many women reported feeling worse about their bodies when shown media…
From the JAMA Network Journals press release: A study of preoperative patients for rhinoplasty suggests poor mental well-being and low self-esteem were associated with poorer perceptions of nasal function, according to a new study published…
From the Florida State University press release: In today’s appearance-driven world, body image can be a powerful influence on our choices and behaviors, especially related to dieting. That image is sometimes shaped or distorted by many…