We often overestimate the length of the back of our hands, even though we perceive our palm length accurately. Read More
Virtual reality study reveals we perceive ourselves as more attractive when we view ourselves from a third-person perspective. Read More
Researchers urge people to reframe negative messages about eating and weight loss for the new year ahead. Read More
Images from 3D scanners can be used to help improve focus on body appreciation, which may help to improve mental health outcomes for young people. Read More
Orthorexia Nervosa, an eating disorder associated with a pathological obsession with healthy eating, has been associated with OCD traits, poor body image, preoccupation with personal appearance and a prior history of eating disorders. Researchers report those who practise vegetarianism or veganism are at an increased risk of developing orthorexia. Read More
Teenagers who regularly eat breakfast with their parents have a more positive body image than those who skip the meal or do not eat with their family. Read More
According to researchers, social media use in young women can have a negative impact on the way they view their own bodies and appearance. The study reports women who engage with photos of friends they consider to be more attractive than themselves feel worse about their own appearance directly after viewing. Read More
Researchers report watching videos of nature and natural scenes can help to improve your body image. Read More
With a new range of dolls focused on alternative body types and careers, Stacey Bedwell reports Barbie dolls may not have such a negative impact on a child's development after all. Read More
Researchers give tips to achieving a positive self image. Read More
University of Western Australia discover why some people believe they may be thinner than they actually are. Researchers report body perception could be a distortion created by our past observations of ourselves and other people. Read More
A new study in Body Image reports women who evaluated as less attractive were more motivated to diet and be thin if they had a husband considered more attractive. The additional motivation to be thin was not apparent in women considered to be more attractive that their partner. In men, the motivation to diet was low, regardless of their own, or their wives' level of attractiveness. Read More
