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Glasgow men needed for BBC documentary about working out and body image

Males who are aged between 17 and 22 are needed by the BBC for an upcoming documentary about male body image. If this is something you are interested in, here's how to apply.

Glasgow Live · Jan 6, 2023

Gen Z beauty brands can use 'friendly' chatbots to boost body image as well as sales, research shows

Some members of “generation Z” – people born after 1996, the oldest of whom are turning 26 in 2022 – spend hundreds of pounds per year on beauty products. In fact, gen Z members are often more willing to spend on beauty and skincare products than previous generations.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2022

Kumail Nanjiani already had a complicated relationship with food. 'Eternals' didn't help

Kumail Nanjiani has shed more light about his time on Marvel's "Eternals." This time, he's reflecting on how the action movie negatively affected his body image and eating habits.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 9, 2022

Hurling star opens up on eating disorder and urges others to ask for help

Four-time Limerick All-Ireland winning goalkeeper Barry Hennessy says he battled with body image issues for over a decade

Belfast Live · Nov 10, 2022

‘Step Backwards’: Aus Experts Slam ‘Heroin Chic’ Revival As Helpline Calls Spike 275% In 5 Yrs

The Butterfly Foundation has condemned recent discussions promoting the trend.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 10, 2022

Male body dysmorphia is a modern epidemic that’s only worsening

Studies have shown that the majority of men display signs of some form of body dysmorphia, while hyper-jacked actors such as Channing Tatum and Zac Efron have expressed regret over their unhealthy workout regimes. Are we in the midst of a male body-image crisis, asks Matthew Neale

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Male body dysmorphia is a modern epidemic that’s only worsening

Studies have shown that the majority of men display signs of some form of body dysmorphia, while hyper-jacked actors such as Channing Tatum and Zac Efron have expressed regret over their unhealthy workout regimes. Are we in the midst of a male body-image crisis, asks Matthew Neale

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Disney revealed its first plus-sized heroine. Not everyone is happy about her

Bianca is a young ballerina who appears in a short film that's streaming on Disney+. But some fans aren't thrilled that her struggle with body image drives the two-minute plotline.

WEKU · Oct 29, 2022

Magic mushrooms to be studied at new Australian centre for eating disorders

In a research first, psilocybin, more commonly known as magic mushrooms, will be explored as a possible treatment for body image issues at the country's new centre for eating disorders.

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' music video edited after controversy over 'fat' weight scene

Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero' music video has been edited following concerns a scene showing the word 'fat' could be a 'nightmare' for anyone suffering with body image issues

Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022