Young women with breast cancer often experience declines in body image and sexual satisfaction during and after treatment, necessitating comprehensive support systems. Chemotherapy and surgery can ...

Here’s something to consider. You’re scrolling through your feed late at night, seeing another photo of someone’s beach vacation, their perfect body at the gym, or that job promotion you’ve been ...

An ostomy creates a stoma on your abdomen, sending stool into a collection pouch. It can be temporary or permanent. Body image challenges are common after ostomy surgery and can affect mood, ...

Key Takeaways: Getting outside may be the antidote to poor body image, according to a recent study published in May 2026. The lead researchers say that spending time in nature can boost feelings of ...

If you feel inadequate, upset, or depressed when you look at people on social media who seem to have perfect bodies and perfect lives, you’re not alone. The effect of social media on teens’ and young ...

This post was co-authored by Heather Widdows, Ph.D., and Jessica Sutherland. That social media is bad for adolescents’ mental health is well known, and a mounting body of work links “smartphone and ...