Media's focus on ideal body shape can boost women's body satisfaction -- for...
When researchers had college-age women view magazines for five straight days that only included images of women with thin, idealized body types, something surprising happened: the readers' own body...
View ArticleStudy shows fast track total hip replacement surgery is effective and safe
Generally healthy patients who undergo total hip replacement (THR) can be fast tracked to be discharged in two days compared with the standard three to six days, according to a new study by researchers...
View ArticleStudy finds satisfaction in body function, body appearance differs in older...
When it comes to satisfaction with body function and body appearance, older men and women have different opinions, although physical activity does improve satisfaction in both sexes, according to new...
View ArticleTalking about weight tied to poor self-Image, depression: study
(HealthDay) -- People who often make comments about their weight are more likely to have a poor body image and to suffer depression, according to a new study.
View ArticleOverweight teens who are satisfied with their bodies are less depressed, less...
A study to be published in the June 2012 issue of Journal of Adolescent Health looking at the relationships between body satisfaction and healthy psychological functioning in overweight adolescents has...
View ArticleImproving body satisfaction can help prevent eating disorders and obesity
(Medical Xpress) -- In a study that examined the relationship between body dissatisfaction, body mass index (BMI) and binge eating in overweight and obese adolescent girls, Kendrin R. Sonneville, ScD,...
View ArticleBreast cancer doesn't affect sexual function in women
(HealthDay) -- Sexual function does not seem to be significantly disrupted in women with a diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), according to a study published online July 19 in The Journal of...
View ArticleFrench panel against 'sex assistants' for disabled
An ethics panel in France on Tuesday opposed the use of so-called sexual assistants for the disabled, an issue sparked by a true-to-life film recounting the experiences of a handicapped man.
View ArticleSize matters most in the locker room
(Medical Xpress)—Research on men's body self-image shows they are more concerned by what other men think of their bodies than what their sexual partners think.
View ArticleWomen fret more over weight gain in college
(HealthDay)—It's true that college students tend to pack on extra pounds, but women are more likely to be troubled by that weight gain than men, according to a new study.
View ArticleBody-size satisfaction associated with effortful process, not passive...
(Medical Xpress)—A new study of women ages 50 and older examines the 12.2 percent who say they are satisfied with their body size to unlock the secrets of body satisfaction.
View ArticleWives matter more when it comes to calming down marital conflicts
Marriage can be a battlefield. But a new study conducted at the University of California, Berkeley, has found that, when it comes to keeping the peace, it's more important for wives – than for husbands...
View ArticleGood body image goes hand in hand with happier relationship
(HealthDay)—Women who are happy with their bodies are better able to maintain a happy relationship, a new study finds.
View ArticleWhy women buy magazines that promote impossible body images
A new study reveals the secret of how some fashion and beauty magazines continue to attract devoted audiences, even though they glamorize super-thin models that would seem to taunt normal-sized women.
View ArticleKids not negatively impacted by weight management programs
Weight management programs for overweight children do not negatively impact body satisfaction, research shows.
View ArticleWomen who are told men desire women with larger bodies are happier with their...
Telling women that men desire larger women who aren't model-thin made the women feel better about their own weight in a series of new studies.
View ArticleFacebook's effect on how we feel about ourselves
Women in their mid-30s to mid-40s are the most likely to feel dissatisfied with the way they look after using Facebook, a new University of Auckland study shows.
View ArticleSelf-weighing may be a hazardous behavior among young women
Self-weighing can be a useful tool to help adults control their weight, but for adolescents and young adults this behavior may have negative psychological outcomes. Researchers from the University of...
View ArticlePsychological technique helps women who have bulimia
Researchers from the University of Granada have proven that there are two psychological techniques that help reduce body dissatisfaction and its associated symptoms in women with bulimia nervosa, both...
View ArticleTeam publishes research on use of disclaimer labels to combat negative...
Extensive exposure to slender and attractive models who have been digitally altered to appear flawless has negative effects on how many women feel about their bodies. Researchers at Chapman University...
View ArticleResearch shows that body image is strongly linked to overall life...
Chapman University has just published the results of a national study on the factors linked to satisfaction with appearance and weight. In a survey of more than 12,000 Americans adults, the questions...
View ArticleResearcher finds optical illusion garments can improve body image
A dress with optical illusion patterns such as stripes or color blocking can alter how women see their bodies, according to a new study by a Florida State University researcher.
View ArticleResearchers find plus-size fashion models improve women's psychological health
A new study by Florida State University researchers reveals women are more likely to pay attention to and remember average and plus-size models in the media compared to thin models.
View ArticleHealthiest college students keep weight down, spirits up
Research shows that optimists and happy people are healthier overall, enjoying lower blood pressure and less depression and anxiety, among other measures.
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