A new study explores the impact of “fitspiration” — fitness-themed inspirational content — on young women’s body image. PULLMAN, Wash. — Reflecting on how fitness posts on social media make them feel ...

Eating disorders are severe mental disorders that significantly impact a person’s emotional well-being, physical health, and everyday functioning. All eating disorders are characterized by ...

It can be easy to assume that with a slimmer build or a certain number on the scale, you’ll feel better about how you look, especially in the Ozempic era of bold “before” and “after” results. However, ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? In 2026, the body conversation is shifting fast with GLP-1s on the scene, AI ...

We now live in a world where previously unimaginable weight loss outcomes are becoming routine. Thanks to GLP-1 medicines such as Wegovy and Zepbound, physical changes previously seen only through ...

Nearly half of Australian young people are dissatisfied with the way their body looks. Social media have only made body image issues worse for young people, leading them to compare themselves with ...

Comparing your current body to past versions of yourself causes severe body dissatisfaction and eating issues.

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 ...

Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviors in ...

Body image issues are sometimes thought to mainly affect women. But some surveys estimate around 28% of men aged 18 and over regularly struggle with their body image. Yet, despite evidence showing ...