For those who believe body-image issues only plague women, a new study conducted at the University of Sydney may help not only dispel that notion, but raise a few alarms for your male gym buddies. In ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The most important factor in the successful treatment of eating disorders is improving the patient's perception of their body -- and that's not an easy task, says a ...

Eating disorders are severe mental disorders that significantly impact a person’s emotional well-being, physical health, and everyday functioning. All eating disorders are characterized by ...

While I was writing my latest book “Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life,” I had an opportunity to interview Abby (24 years old), who told me, “Growing up, I can’t remember a time I when I wasn’t ...

Protein shakes, pre-workout mixes and other supplements aren’t always just a part of a gym routine. In adolescents and young adults, they could be connected to a body image disorder that exhibits a ...

“Skinny legend.” “What’s the workout plan?” “I’m not eating today.” These harmful comments that flood social media posts highlight a dangerous culture of thinness obsession among young adults. Tik Tok ...

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), body image is how you perceive your physical body when you picture yourself or when you look in the mirror. It is what you believe about ...

Among the most upsetting phrases to hear during pregnancy, “Just wait” reigned supreme as my least favorite. “You think you’re tired now? Just wait,” they said. “You don’t have time to tackle your ...