Posted May 4, 2009
Research has already proven that women feel worse about their bodies after seeing pictures of female models. Now researchers have found that men are similarly affected by photos of female models. According to a recent study, men who read trendy men’s mags such as Maxim, FHM, and Stuff, and are thus exposed to images of idealized women, have increased feelings of inadequacy and negative body image.
Human Communication Research
80% of premature deaths from cardiovascular heart disease and strokes can be prevented by:
* a healthy diet
* not using tobacco
* regular exercise
-World Health Organization
Date: May 1, 2009
