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 ...

Key Takeaways If you notice your kid is struggling with eating and body image—don't panic. A nonjudgemental talk is the first ...

While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often ...

Positive body image captures an overall respect and appreciation for one’s body, regardless of whether it meets societal standards for how a body “should” look and function. In recent years, more ...

Body dissatisfaction among 16-year-olds may predict risk for later development of eating disorders, depression, and higher ...

While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often ...

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 ...

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 ...

While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often ...

Body image is complicated, and there seems to be a whole lexicon of terms to use when we talk about how we see and feel about our bodies. This alphabetical guide can help. Body image is a key ...

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 ...