Body image can be hard enough for young people. And now many parents are concerned new editing apps and filters on social media may be making matters worse. *** survey from the Harris poll found 69% ...

Is social media healthy or harmful? Media consultant, author, and tech expert Shelly Palmer claims that the filters and altered images prevalent on social media can be harmful to self-esteem and body ...

A wealth of research has shown that using social media is associated with, and can contribute to, a more negative body image (e.g., dissatisfaction with one’s appearance). This is particularly the ...

There are strong social and cultural incentives to look as good as possible, so it’s unsurprising that many people strive to present themselves in the best possible light—especially online. However, a ...

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 ...

We are increasingly curating our online personas, handpicking the images we share and choosing to present ourselves through a “beautification” lens. This shift has given rise to a quiet revolution: ...

Nelly Furtado calls 2025 her "body neutral" year. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) Nelly Furtado is off to a good start with her New Year’s resolutions. “Have a body neutral 2025,” she wrote on Instagram.

Comparison is the thief of joy — or, in this case, a robber of confidence. Unfortunately for Kim Kardashian and her loyal disciples, a study conducted by Toronto’s York University discovered that ...

Nelly Furtado is off to a good start with her New Year’s resolutions. “Have a body neutral 2025,” she wrote on Instagram.