Social media usage among teens is more prevalent than ever before. In recent years, researchers have begun investigating how ...

It’s common for people to feel uncomfortable with different aspects of their bodies. However, this dissatisfaction can sometimes take a toll on mental and physical health. Here are some tips to help ...

Being bombarded with messages and images focusing on appearance and status is not new to this generation of young people. Indeed, decades of research demonstrate that exposure to narrow beauty ...

A few years ago, I found my nine-year-old sitting on the floor in front of her open closet and crying. I'd been waiting for her to come downstairs and get her coats and shoes on so we could make her ...

These free screenings can be an important public service provided through the school system, a way to check on kids who otherwise might not have access to regular well-child checks. In the post-2020 ...

At least 30 people were camping outside Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services building early Friday, hoping to take home one of the dachshunds available for adoption. A healthy weight, as ...

Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified conscious experience of “my body.” When this process of integrating different sensory ...

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 ...

I was today years old when I discovered my teenage self was out there giving interviews I don’t even remember and apparently hating her body. Gurl, how much shorter could I be? I’m 5’4 on a good day.

Social media can be both good and bad for your body image. What really matters is how you use it. This requires you to use social media intentionally and strategically. Social media can influence your ...