Human evolution is often told as a tidy story of adaptation, yet some of our most familiar body parts still defy straightforward explanation. From the jut of the human chin to the curve of the outer ...

The term “body neutrality” has taken off in social media, with influencers suggesting that body neutrality is a more realistic approach to improving body image than positivity. But a new paper by a ...

Psychologist Charlotte Markey defines body image as not just how we view our bodies, but also how comfortable we feel in our own skin. Psychotherapist Paula Atkinson notes we’re conditioned from a ...

Positive body image refers to an overarching appreciation and respect for one’s own body—regardless of whether it meets society’s expectations for how a body “should” look and/or function. A wealth of ...

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 ...

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 UCL researchers. The research, ...