Category Archives: Body Image

Improving body image can enhance the effectiveness of weight loss programs

Almost a quarter of men and women in England and over a third of adults in America are obese. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease and can significantly shorten a person’s life expectancy. New research published by … Continue reading

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FOCUS ON IDEAL BODY SHAPE CAN Temporarily BOOST WOMEN’S BODY SATISFACTION

COLUMBUS, Ohio – When researchers had college-age women view magazines for five straight days that only included images of women with thin, idealized body types, something surprising happened: the readers’ own body satisfaction improved. But the boost in body image … Continue reading

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