Many women are unhappy with their bodies and exercise to change their appearance. While exercising is usually healthy, working out only because we are dissatisfied with our bodies can be harmful.

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, ...

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 ...