FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2019·3 min read3D technology might improve body appreciationImages 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 12, 2022·3 min readA Link Between Humor and Body ImageWomen 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.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 16, 2015·5 min readA Surprising Link Between Eating Disorders and BullyingA new study reports bullies are twice as likely to display symptoms of bulimia as other children who were not involved in bullying.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 8, 2015·3 min readAltering Brain’s Response to Thin Models Helps Teens Overcome Eating DisordersA brief dissonance-based eating disorder prevention program alters how young women's brains respond to images of super thin supermodels, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 14, 2018·6 min readAre 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 5, 2022·6 min readBlack Girls Commonly Have Negative Experiences Related to Their Natural HairMany 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 18, 2023·2 min readBody Dissatisfaction Can Lead To Eating Disorders at Any AgeBody dissatisfaction is the leading cause of eating disorders, especially in perimenopausal women, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 22, 2019·2 min readEating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagersTeenagers 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 19, 2022·5 min readFeminism May Lead to Better Body ImageMothers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 3, 2021·5 min readGut and Heart Signals Affect How We See OurselvesStudy 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.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 31, 2020·3 min readGut Feelings Can Be Good for UsThe more we pay attention to our internal bodily sensations, specifically gastric interoception, the more positive we feel about our bodies, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 3, 2018·3 min readHow to Improve Your Body ConfidenceResearchers give tips to achieving a positive self image.Read More