A major international study, involving 56,968 participants in 65 nations, has found that positive body image is strongly associated with better psychological wellbeing and life satisfaction. It also ...

A wealth of research has shown that using social media is associated with, and can contribute to, a more negative body image (e.g., dissatisfaction with one’s appearance). This is particularly the ...

Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviors in ...

Body functionality refers to everything that the body can do. Body functions broadly fall into six domains, including (1) physical capacities (e.g., stretching), (2) internal processes (e.g., ...

President Donald Trump hosts a maternal health event at the White House. by Tyrah Majors, KOMO News SEATTLE — Fitness influencers on social media are becoming increasingly popular, often leading ...

A new study suggests spending time in nature may boost body appreciation, self-compassion and overall life satisfaction.

People from different cultures show both similarities and differences in how body appreciation, sociocultural pressure, and internalization of thin ideals vary, according to a study published July 31, ...

New research reveals that young adults with higher body shame and weight concerns are more likely to consider GLP-1 medications, despite significant side effects, unless buffered by strong body ...

Body appreciation levels are associated with internalization of thin ideals and with sociocultural pressure, which vary by culture and age People from different cultures show both similarities and ...