Social media puts body-conscious girls off sport
Teenage girls are shying away from sports in high school because social media is making them self-conscious about their bodies, Flinders University research shows.
Preventing obesity and eating disorders
Researchers from Flinders University are working on a novel strategy to simultaneously reduce the risk of both eating disorders and obesity among young people.
Exploring the power of acceptance
Accepting ones thoughts – whether good or bad – may be a key to preventing eating disorders, Flinders University psychology student Melissa Atkinson says.
Christmas bonus for nine postgrads
Student-led research into cancer prevention, body image, groundwater and medieval cultures are among the winners of Flinders University’s 2012 Best Student Paper Awards.
Eating disorders flying under the radar
Eating disorders are increasingly overlooked in Australia because society is too focused on obesity prevention, Professor Tracey Wade says.
Boost for body image program
A popular school-based eating disorder prevention program created by researchers from Flinders University is set to become an iPhone app.
Cosmetic surgery for career boost
Cosmetic surgeons are receiving increasing requests from professionals looking to boost a flagging career.
Poor body image linked with Facebook time
Teenage girls are spending a concerning amount of time on the Internet, potentially leading to low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction.