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          body image

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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·June 22, 2019·3 min read

          3D technology might improve body appreciation

          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.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 12, 2022·3 min read

          A Link Between Humor and Body Image

          Women who use positive humor to describe themselves have a more positive view of their body image than those who use self-deprecating humor. Those who have negative body image and use self-defeating humor are more likely to have worse eating habits.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·November 16, 2015·5 min read

          A Surprising Link Between Eating Disorders and Bullying

          A new study reports bullies are twice as likely to display symptoms of bulimia as other children who were not involved in bullying.
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          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·December 8, 2015·3 min read

          Altering Brain’s Response to Thin Models Helps Teens Overcome Eating Disorders

          A brief dissonance-based eating disorder prevention program alters how young women's brains respond to images of super thin supermodels, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·March 14, 2018·6 min read

          Are Barbie Dolls Really That Bad?

          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.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·June 5, 2022·6 min read

          Black Girls Commonly Have Negative Experiences Related to Their Natural Hair

          Many young Black girls face bullying, teasing, and unwanted touching of their natural hair by other youngsters. This has a negative effect on body image. Researchers address strategies to promote positive body image in young Black women and girls.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·January 18, 2023·2 min read

          Body Dissatisfaction Can Lead To Eating Disorders at Any Age

          Body dissatisfaction is the leading cause of eating disorders, especially in perimenopausal women, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·March 22, 2019·2 min read

          Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

          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.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·July 19, 2022·5 min read

          Feminism May Lead to Better Body Image

          Mothers and daughters who espouse feminist beliefs have more positive body image and less shame about their bodies than women who do not ascribe to feminist ideals.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·September 3, 2021·5 min read

          Gut and Heart Signals Affect How We See Ourselves

          Study reveals the strength of the connection between the brain and internal organs is associated with how a person feels about their appearance. Weaker brain responses to the gut and heart were linked to greater levels of body shame and weight preoccupation.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·July 31, 2020·3 min read

          Gut Feelings Can Be Good for Us

          The more we pay attention to our internal bodily sensations, specifically gastric interoception, the more positive we feel about our bodies, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·March 3, 2018·3 min read

          How to Improve Your Body Confidence

          Researchers give tips to achieving a positive self image.
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