Social media feeds featuring "gymfluencers" dedicated to fitness #gains seem to be tied to a rise in certain forms of body dysmorphia, research shows. For people with "bigorexia", a form of muscular ...

We’ve come a long way as a culture when it comes to awareness of mental health conditions related to body image, like anorexia and binge eating disorder. But other issues remain less well-known and ...

We hear all the time about women taking extreme measures to look their best. But it turns out an increasing number of men obsessed with bulking up are sparking a new trend of their own. It’s being ...

Whether it’s social media influence, peer pressure, or the competitive nature of high school sports, it’s common for teens to develop body image issues. Some are determined to become dangerously thin, ...

Body image struggles can be difficult to discuss openly in most places — especially at the gym. In a TikTok video, user @tjpilgrimfit posted a cartoon noting, “only the gym boys will understand.” The ...

A man who has a poor relationship with his father may be at greater risk of developing muscle dysmorphia. That’s the conclusion of a new study. Muscle dysphoria—sometimes called ‘bigorexia’ or ...

CLEVELAND — Parents are more and more aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image these days. In this edition of Mom Squad, experts are now warning that a lesser-known issue is on the ...

Often termed “bigorexia” in medical circles, muscle dysmorphia manifests as an overwhelming preoccupation with perceived inadequacies in muscularity. This condition drives affected individuals into ...

Parents today are generally aware of mental health conditions that relate to body image, including common disorders like anorexia. But experts warn a lesser-known issue is on the rise, particularly ...