I tell my patients all the time that their bodies are not the problem. That the impossible standards we're sold are designed to keep us small, distracted, and spending money on the next fix. That ...

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Most people see at least one part or aspect of their physical appearance that they don’t like. Constant exposure to idealized media images of flawless ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In today’s health headlines, beach season is here, and so are the body image issues that come with it. Plus, how to support your child in healthy eating habits and new health ...

Body image concerns and eating disorders don’t take a summer break. In fact, research suggests the opposite may be true. The summer months have long been tied to unrealistic body ideals, as diet ...

Most of us believe that many older women are content to age gracefully, and they don't get their knickers in a twist over a few added pounds or a few more wrinkles. Not so. “Feeling fat is an ...

In study, nearly half of 3- to 6-year-olds worried about being fat. June 20, 2011 — -- When was the last time you saw an overweight woman on the cover of a magazine? Tough question, right? Thin ...

Teenagers who are unhappy with their bodies are more likely to develop symptoms of eating disorders and depression in early adulthood, according to a new study led by University College London (UCL) ...

Tyra Banks said women are more critical of their bodies than the media. Nov. 1, 2007 — -- With tight, revealing clothes more popular than ever and super-skinny actresses and models dominating the ...