Ah, summer. Time for backyard barbecues, beach weekends, and fruity drinks by the pool. But more time spent in shorts and bathing suits isn't always fun and games for some people. It certainly has ...

For advice on coping with negative body image and having self-compassion in the process, I spoke to three body image experts: Sophia Apostol, a body liberation coach. Dacy Gillespie, an anti-diet ...

Do you feel capable? That internal chatter and the tone you use when thinking or talking about your appearance (the positive and the negative) is all part of your body image. What is body image ...

A new study published in Child Psychiatry and Human Development found an association between sleep quality and symptoms of ...

Negative body image is common among kids and teens, and can lead to serious health consequences. Yet it’s a topic few K-12 schools cover. In fact, experts say routine school practices meant to ...

How do you help someone with body image? Created with Sketch. Encourage your friend to talk about how they feel, yet discourage negative talk that shames them about their body and weight.

Sabiston has carried out several studies that have shown that negative body image is related to drop-out from sports and physical activity due to decreased motivation to participate. She says the ...

People come in all shapes and sizes, but our culture tends to only value bodies that fit a very limited mold. Almost everyone has had the painful experience of feeling like their body doesn’t ...

Experts offer ways to combat this side effect of negative thoughts. A new study in the journal Body Image looked at the effects of positive and negative perspectives for 100 men and women who ...

Positive body image relates to body satisfaction, while negative body image relates to dissatisfaction. Many people have concerns about their body image. These concerns often focus on weight ...

Chelsea Handler opened up about how a negative body image took its toll in her 20s—and how she wishes she could turn back the clock. Taylor Lautner defended fellow former child star Selena Gomez ...