Health Tip: Negative Body Image Can Affect Your Health
(HealthDay News) -- Your body image describes your appearance and the way you see yourself.
This isn't a superficial concept, warns Planned Parenthood. The group says a negative body image, if severe enough, can:
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Increase your risk of depression and anxiety.
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Trigger feelings of low self-esteem.
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Make it difficult for you to concentrate.
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Lead you to engage in risky behavior.
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Lead to social isolation.
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Spawn mental health issues, such as an eating disorder.
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Lead you to avoid a healthy lifestyle, including eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise.
Date Last Reviewed:
7/8/2009
Date Last Modified:
7/8/2009