Few people get through a day without looking in a mirror, assessing the fit of their clothes or taking stock of their overall appearance. Body checking, in the era of continually updated selfies, may ...

The images are never-ending: Celebrities like Kim Kardashian posting one sultry shot after another on social media. But new research warns this constant barrage of "perfect" bodies can undermine the ...

Body checking involves a person repeatedly seeking information about their body shape or size using scales, mirrors, or other methods. This behavior may become unhealthy and lead to eating disorders.

Body Mass Index is a measure of body weight to the square of your height. A higher BMI indicates higher and unhealthy body fat, which may lead to various health problems. To determine your BMI, a ...