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Like appearance pressures, users are influenced by whats going on in wider society. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds that dating apps tend to make men unhappy

Research finds app users reported lower levels of satisfaction with their faces and higher levels of shame about their...

7 Oct 2017 4:00 PM IST

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France bans use of photoshopped models in advertisements

Those who refuse to include a warning label on their edited images could be fined a hefty amount.

2 Oct 2017 6:37 PM IST

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Breast size dissatisfaction affects self-examination

Here is what a new study has found.

5 Jan 2018 11:21 AM IST

The levels of the female hormone, estrogen, begin to fall in their blood which can affect libido and the loss of interest in sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are ways to boost your libido this Valentine's Day

Libido fluctuates depending on what is going on in a person's life, and personal and external influences that impact it.

12 Feb 2018 1:22 PM IST

Awareness about your own body can help promote positive body image. (Photo: ANI)

Mindfulness for a positive body image

Mindfulness could help promote positive body image: Study.

1 March 2019 12:20 PM IST

By increasing high frequencies, people feel lighter, happier, walk in a more active way and as a result, they find it easier to exercise. (Photo: ANI)

Smelling certain things can make you feel thinner

Exposure to certain smells can make you feel slimmer: Study.

12 Sept 2019 8:53 AM IST

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This campaign encourages women to embrace their scars

The campaign recently held a swimwear photo shoot where women and children proudly showed off their scars.

26 March 2018 12:47 PM IST

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You can now write away your body image blues

Spending just 15 minutes writing letters to oneself can significantly increase women's body satisfaction.

22 Jun 2018 3:42 PM IST

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Embracing plus-size risks normalisation of obesity

New study examined the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics associated with underestimation of weight status.

24 Jun 2018 5:07 PM IST

There may be a need for community and school programs that help young people learn about what underpins good self-esteem (Photo: Pixabay)

Even young childrens may have body image issues

The children with a higher level of hormones were noticed to be unhappier with their body.

14 Aug 2018 9:01 PM IST

This study comes after the discovery that a lot of young women face deficiency of vital nutrients due to trendy diets (Photo: Pixabay)

Positive comments on Instagram may also fuel dissatisfaction with...

Even though people intend to be supportive, the focus on appearance may fuel body dissatisfaction.

13 Sept 2018 2:15 PM IST

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'Unrealistic' media portrayals of pregnancy put women at risk

Online media also jeopardized some women's feelings about their bodies.

8 Aug 2017 5:49 PM IST