Tim Tollefson is a professional ultra-runner, a two-time Olympic marathon trials qualifier and a three-time USA Track and Field trail national champion. But what most people don’t know is that despite ...

For those who believe body-image issues only plague women, a new study conducted at the University of Sydney may help not only dispel that notion, but raise a few alarms for your male gym buddies. In ...

BDD is a serious and debilitating neurobiologic disorder affecting a significant percentage of the population. It has long been understudied and misunderstood, leading to misdiagnosis and insufficient ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (body dysmorphia) results from internal and external experiences. Rapid or significant weight loss may, in some cases, lead to body dysmorphia. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) ...

Social media usage among teens is more prevalent than ever before. In recent years, researchers have begun investigating how much social media affects teen weight concerns and body image issues. A new ...

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by a persistent obsession with a perceived flaw in one's physical appearance. Normal appearance concerns become an obsession and begin to interfere with ...

Body dysmorphia is a mental health condition in which a person feels extreme concern about the way they look. Body dysphoria occurs when a person feels extreme distress about their gender identity.