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 ...

Our self-concept is the image we have of our bodies, capabilities, impressions, etc. (Bailey, 2003). It includes: The material self. Our body, possessions, and other things in our lives. The ...

Total social media time does not significantly affect adolescents' weight concerns or dieting frequency, according to the study's findings. New research reveals that total social media use does not ...

Kareena Kapoor Khan recently opened up about her journey with body image and self-acceptance in an interview.

Physical disability can negatively affect a woman's body image, especially in a society that places value on a youthful physical appearance. How does "body image" develop? In one study, the authors ...

Completing endometrial cancer treatment can bring mixed emotions. For some women, the treatment-related body changes become symbols of strength and survival. For others, they can bring feelings of ...

As a dietitian who works primarily with people who have eating disorders, I have a front-row seat to the body image struggles many young adults face in their college years. This period is a time when ...

Pregnancy is a time of tremendous growth: personal growth, growth of your family, and growth of your body. As you know, weight gain is a sign of healthy progress for both you and the fetus—but even if ...