Obesity is emotionally disturbing to women, according to a new study, which indicates that slender women feel anxious and depressed when they see someone who is overweight. Read the full story
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Obesity Incites Fear, Depression in Women
Posted on 25 April 2010
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Kids Movies Apparently Don’t Affect Body Image
Posted on 18 December 2009
Disney movies about beautiful princesses don’t affect the body image of young girls according to a new study.
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