Social media platforms can help people stay connected with each other, share important news, and organize events. But many researchers argue that there is a psychological downside to social media use, ...
NEW YORK -- Instagram says it's looking at new ways to discourage users from focusing on their physical appearance after The Wall Street Journal revealed that Facebook researchers have repeatedly ...
"Love the skin you're in" is now a familiar phrase on Instagram, reflecting the widespread influence of body positivity. Critics argue it promotes unhealthy lifestyles, while supporters say it's about ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This post contains discussion of body image issues. April marked the 13th anniversary of HBO's Girls, and as someone who made the ...
Is your daughter striving to meet harmful Instagram body challenges? Source: Casia R/Flickr Adolescent girls have long experienced social pressures to be thin and attractive. Yet these pressures are ...
In an experiment with 129 women, researchers discovered that foodie Instagram content lifted mood while clean eating posts failed to do so and hinted at subtle risks for body satisfaction. Study: Food ...
Valerie Bertinelli has lost a super-impressive 40 lbs. and unsurprisingly isn’t afraid to show it off! The 64-year-old One Day at a Time actress surprised fans with an Instagram bathroom mirror selfie ...