We dive into the obsession with the 'ideal' body and face. From social media pressure to extreme body transformation.

On a special episode (first released on April 14, 2024) of The Excerpt podcast: The mass media has pushed skinny on us for decades. And while doctors encourage healthy eating and lower body mass ...

Beverley Mitchell got candid about her recent moments of self-doubt and body image issues while explaining her recent uptick in social media filters. “Hey guys, you’ve probably noticed that a few of ...

When Maya* first downloaded Instagram, at age 18, she felt confident in her appearance both on and off screen. “I wouldn’t think twice before posting a selfie,” she recalls. As she spent more time on ...

Most of the time, our brains are very good at blending together input from all our senses into a seamless, unified conscious experience of “my body.” When this process of integrating different sensory ...

Often, people compare their appearance to others, treating them as the ‘ideal type.’ But, with the advent of social media and popular beauty filters, the ideal type has shifted to beauty filters.

It’s common for people to feel uncomfortable with different aspects of their bodies. However, this dissatisfaction can sometimes take a toll on mental and physical health. Here are some tips to help ...

Here’s how you can develop a healthier relationship with your body and redefine masculinity in a more inclusive and realistic way. What comes to your mind when you think about superheroes from the ...