Tag: body image

Study suggests that for some women, genes may influence pressure to be thin

From the Michigan State University press release via EurekAlert!: Genetics may make some women more vulnerable to the pressure of being thin, a study led by Michigan State University researchers… Read more »

Study suggests even small amounts of exercise may give overweight teens a mental health boost

From the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute press release via EurekAlert!: Being obese at any age is commonly associated with a litany of health issues, ranging from diabetes… Read more »

Study suggests psychological bond with superheroes can positively impact men’s body image

From the SUNY Buffalo press release via MedicalXpress: Batman’s awesome power may come not only from his ability to defeat the likes of Mr. Freeze and the Joker, but from… Read more »

Study suggests patients with anorexia judge own body size inaccurately, view others’ accurately

From the Public Library of Science press release via EurekAlert!: Patients with anorexia have trouble accurately judging their own body size, but not others’, according to research published Aug. 22… Read more »

Immersive virtual reality study suggests body image representation is infinitely malleable

From the University of Barcelona press release via ScienceDaily: A study shows that using virtual reality an arm up to three or possibly even four times the length of a… Read more »

Study suggests internet, social media overuse can lead to lower self-esteem, negative body image in teenage girls

From the Centre for Appearance Research press release via HealthCanal: Adolescent girls, who spend long periods each day on the internet, engaging and communicating on social media, are more likely… Read more »

Study looks at gender differences in responses to exercise advertisements

From the University of Michigan study via HealthCanal: A new University of Michigan study finds that overweight men and women responded differently to advertisements about the benefits from exercise. “Daily… Read more »