This is the first post in a series. Quite often, body image is discussed as if it were an issue that resides in and belongs only to the individual person. And because it is often seen as a personal ...

Although reduced body image and low self-esteem are potential risk factors for eating disorders, they’re not the only factors at play. Body dissatisfaction can increase your risk of disordered eating ...

Shani lost 101 pounds with gastric sleeve surgery. Michele lost 50 pounds with the GLP-1 drug Mounjaro. Both are happy with their weight loss, but both also went through some emotional ups and downs ...

From celebrities across the globe to social media influencers, whenever someone shows a drastic weight loss transformation these days, the first thought that often crosses people's minds is, "They ...

An ostomy creates a stoma on your abdomen, sending stool into a collection pouch. It can be temporary or permanent. Body image challenges are common after ostomy surgery and can affect mood, ...

Punishing regimens of facial exercises. Intentional starvation. Reshaping the jawline or cheekbones by smashing them with a hammer or chisel. These are some of the more extreme behaviors in a practice ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Billie Eilish says she developed body image issues as a tween because of her obsession with the ...