Body functionality refers to everything that the body can do. Body functions broadly fall into six domains, including (1) physical capacities (e.g., stretching), (2) internal processes (e.g., ...

As a psychotherapist, I support clients of all ages in navigating and overcoming challenges related to body image. Body image refers to how we perceive, think about, and feel toward our bodies, ...

Fueled by diet culture, I spent decades dealing with disordered eating. I'm raising my children to be body positive but a comment from my daughter reminded me of my shame. It inspired me to write a ...

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 ...

Ten-year-old Melissa looks at her image in the mirror and doesn't like what she sees. Sound unusual? Not according to research that suggests girls as young as 9 report dissatisfaction with their ...

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 ...

At least 30 people were camping outside Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services building early Friday, hoping to take home one of the dachshunds available for adoption. A healthy weight, as ...

A healthy relationship with food became a foundation for positive body image for Tia Mowry. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) Tia Mowry is no stranger to receiving feedback about ...

Social media can be both good and bad for your body image. What really matters is how you use it. This requires you to use social media intentionally and strategically. Social media can influence your ...

In my role as a therapist, with a specialization in the treatment of eating disorders, I often find myself reassuring parents that their child's eating disorder is not their fault. That being said, ...