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 ...

The rapid adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound represents one of the most striking cultural shifts in weight management I’ve witnessed in nearly 30 years of ...

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Most people see at least one part or aspect of their physical appearance that they don’t like. Constant exposure to idealized media images of flawless ...

Girl Scouts of the USA launched the Body Appreciation Program to help young girls build confidence. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Body image issues among girls is far from a new phenomenon. But the rise ...

The rapid adoption of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound represents one of the most striking cultural shifts in weight management I’ve witnessed in nearly 30 years of ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A report from the American Psychological Association found teens are spending almost 5 hours a day on social media. Of those who spend the most time online, 41 percent rate their ...

This is the first post in a series. Quite often, body image is discussed as if it were an issue that resides in and belongs only to the individual person. And because it is often seen as a personal ...

I tell my patients all the time that their bodies are not the problem. That the impossible standards we're sold are designed to keep us small, distracted, and spending money on the next fix. That ...

LOS ANGELES -- Sprinkled throughout "The Eras Tour: Taylor's Version" on Disney+ you'll hear lyrics about Taylor Swift's struggles with disordered eating. Speaking out about the need to look thin and ...

Despite being one of Hollywood’s most conventionally attractive stars, Luke Evans admits he still struggles with body image issues. “I’m not massively confident about a lot of things about me, but ...