Three in four new mums struggle with body image
Up to 75% of Australian women report concerns about their body image after giving birth, with many feeling intense pressure to “bounce back” to their pre-pregnancy […]
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 […]
Fitness apps fuelling disordered eating
With New Year resolutions in full swing and health tracking apps at our fingertips, new research reveals concerning links between health and fitness apps and disordered […]
Embracing body image in motherhood
The changes of motherhood can make women vulnerable to negative body image, but experts at Flinders University are encouraging women to embrace body image interventions to […]