Here’s something to consider. You’re scrolling through your feed late at night, seeing another photo of someone’s beach ...

Being bombarded with messages and images focusing on appearance and status is not new to this generation of young people. Indeed, decades of research demonstrate that exposure to narrow beauty ...

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Exposure to body positive imagery on social media increase body satisfaction and reduces weight concerns in both men and women, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. During this unique ...

SEATTLE — Fitness influencers on social media are becoming increasingly popular, often leading people to healthier lifestyles, but they could also have negative effects on body image. Researchers at ...

BOSTON - Taking a break from social media could have a huge impact on a woman's body image. Researchers at York University recruited 66 female college students and had half of them continue their ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A report from the American Psychological Association found teens are spending almost 5 hours a day on social media. Of those who spend the most time online, 41 percent rate their ...

From right to left: Brittany Matus, Daniela Marquez, Jason Nouanounou, Aubryn Ordyna, Jackie Nunez, and Kebo Nguimbi. Nunez and Nguimbi moderated the forum, asking the questions that the four students ...

In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released an advisory titled Social Media and Youth Mental Health, which provides compelling evidence that social media harms mental health. Between ages 10 ...

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