AS A PARENT, caregiver, or coach, seeing a kid get pumped about fitness and strength can feel kind of amazing. Especially when you consider that only between 21 to 28 percent of kids ages six to 17 ...

When Mike was 13, he became intrigued with the weight room at his upstate New York school and started working out there regularly. He noticed it helped him “feel good” about himself. It also ...

In public, patients with muscle dysmorphia believe others are staring at specific parts of their body associated with masculinity, such as their shoulders. Even if ripped or chiseled, they perceive ...

What does science, and particularly prestigious centers like the Mayo Clinic, say about the risks of overtraining and its possible link to body dysmorphia? Let's explore! We've all had days when we ...

Protein shakes, pre-workout mixes and other supplements aren’t always just a part of a gym routine. In adolescents and young adults, they could be connected to a body image disorder that exhibits a ...

Toronto, ON – A new study published in the journal Suicidal and Life-Threatening Behavior found that muscle dysmorphia are associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents and young ...

Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canadian researchers are drawing attention to the increasing prevalence of “a pathological pursuit of muscularity” among Canadian boys and young men, with a new study ...