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Mind Your Body

What the science of body image can teach us about feeling better in our own skin.

Beauty
Why Cosmetic Surgery Is Booming in China

Jessica M Alleva Ph.D. on May 13, 2020

A new study sheds light on attitudes toward cosmetic surgery in China, where the number of procedures is rising more rapidly than anywhere else in the world.

A new study sheds light on attitudes toward cosmetic surgery in China, where the number of procedures is rising more rapidly than anywhere else in the world.

Beauty
"Skin Wars" — A Lesson on the Significance of Body Painting

Jessica M Alleva Ph.D. on February 18, 2020

Skin Wars is a reality TV show that reveals the beauty of body painting. But it turns out that body painting is also an important teaching tool and survival mechanism.

Skin Wars is a reality TV show that reveals the beauty of body painting. But it turns out that body painting is also an important teaching tool and survival mechanism.

Pregnancy
Expecting a Baby...and Body Dissatisfaction?

Jessica M Alleva Ph.D. on January 23, 2020

Does pregnancy change how women think and feel about their bodies? A new study reveals the ways women might feel more—and less—dissatisfied with their bodies during pregnancy.

Does pregnancy change how women think and feel about their bodies? A new study reveals the ways women might feel more—and less—dissatisfied with their bodies during pregnancy.

Body Image
Positive Body Image in Men

Jessica M Alleva Ph.D. on October 15, 2018

New research sheds light on positive body image in men, and looks at whether there are differences between heterosexual vs. sexual minority men and, if so, why.

New research sheds light on positive body image in men, and looks at whether there are differences between heterosexual vs. sexual minority men and, if so, why.

Body Image
Improving Body Image in Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jessica M Alleva Ph.D. on July 31, 2018

Poor body image is common among people with rheumatoid arthritis and can impact well-being. New research reveals how people with rheumatoid arthritis can feel better in their body.

Poor body image is common among people with rheumatoid arthritis and can impact well-being. New research reveals how people with rheumatoid arthritis can feel better in their body.

Media
How to Stop Media from Making You Feel Bad About Your Body

Jessica M Alleva Ph.D. on March 27, 2018

Do media images of "perfect-looking" women and men make you feel bad about your body? You're not alone. Here's what you can do to "shield" yourself and be content with your body.

Do media images of "perfect-looking" women and men make you feel bad about your body? You're not alone. Here's what you can do to "shield" yourself and be content with your body.