Social media sends mixed messages on food
Popular eating and food challenge videos across social media are saturated with messages that could promote disordered eating and unrealistic body standards, new research reveals. Led […]
Family dynamics shape body image differently across cultures
Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviours […]
Big ideas get boost: Flinders researchers driving better healthcare
A personalised body-clock tracker, treatments for adolescent disordered eating, halting dengue fever in its tracks and unlocking the nexus between memory loss and dementia have been […]
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.
New front on eating disorders
Self-compassion could be the next best weapon in the battle against eating disorders, Flinders University psychologist Tracey Wade says.