Instagram’s body image effect
Viewing sexualised Instagram posts by online influencers increases the negative mood and body dissatisfaction of young female adults who view them, and promotes negative effects among […]
Instagram pictures don’t influence drink choices
Subtle placement of healthy beverages in Instagram photos is not effective at influencing Australians towards consuming nutritious drinks in the fight against the negative health impacts […]
Soft drink adverts tap most vulnerable
What keeps consumers hooked on high sugar soft drink? Advertising, of course. But why are some consumers more adept at ignoring these cues than others? A […]
Men tuning into Insta-spiration
New research confirms men and teens are affected by Instagram influencers who set global benchmarks for ideal body shape, fashion and even facial trends. While perhaps […]
Women deflated by #Fitspo images
Researchers have found that #Fitspiration is flawed, making many women feel worse about themselves and their bodies rather than inspiring them to exercise. Despite the positive […]
How to kick a Red Bull habit – study
Regular consumers of popular caffeinated energy drinks may need help kicking the habit. New Flinders University research, published in the international journal PLOS One, put a […]
Help for chocoholics
Does a bowl full of luscious Lindt balls make you drool? Or can you learn to turn those cravings into other thoughts?
Strong (and skinny) is the new sexy; the #fitspo effect
Fitspiration is a rising global movement within social media that encourages weight loss, healthy eating and exercise through inspirational fitness images and slogans.
Shimmy your way to body love
Belly dancers are more satisfied with their bodies and have better body image than young women who don’t belly dance, new Flinders research shows.