A 2025 study revealed that body image shapes confidence and communication, showing that assertiveness, not just self-esteem, predicts relationship and sexual satisfaction.

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 ...

These are the findings of a study of more than 12,000 children in the UK in which researchers from Imperial College London explored the impacts of psychological and social factors on the relationship ...

I think it’s safe to say that most of us have wished we could change something, or many things, about our bodies. Adolescence is one of the most common times for us to have such thoughts. Considering ...

In a filtered world, beauty feels urgent and unattainable. Narrow standards fuel low self-esteem and eating disorders, but ...

In a world dominated by filtered selfies, unrealistic beauty standards, and constant comparisons, body image issues have quietly become one of the most common mental health concerns across age groups.

Ever since social media burst on the scene in the early 2000s, parents and health experts have worried about the potential impact on kids, particularly those in their early teens. Now researchers are ...

Body image refers to how a person thinks and feels about themselves physically. From childhood to adulthood, a person’s family can influence how they feel about their bodies through various ...

Psoriatic arthritis can cause changes in body composition, pain, exhaustion, and visible skin problems. Without attention or treatment, these physical issues can worsen your body image and trigger a ...