WOMEN much prefer to cuddle up to a fella with a dad bod than a hunk with a ripped torso, a survey suggests. Nearly six in ...

The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded us that body ideals are culturally constructed and not based on science.

This is the shape where shoulders, waist, and hips are nearly the same width. This creates a straight silhouette with little definition at the waist.

OUR perception of what the ideal body image is — and exactly what it takes to get it — has become completely warped, experts say. Much has been written about the unrealistic beauty standards women ...

Has the "slim-thick" body type officially replaced the thin ideal? (Image via Getty Images) Researchers at York University in Toronto conducted a study to find out how pervasive imagery of the ...

Body types influence metabolism, weight gain and loss abilities, and health risks. The three main body types are endomorph, ...

When it comes to body types, it’s not just how much weight you carry — it’s where you store it. Research shows that people with apple-shaped bodies — those with a wider midsection and less defined ...

Body type, or somatotype, describes a person's general body composition, proportion, and structure. The system classifies three types of body shapes: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. Jump to Key ...

Let's tell you about the importance of tattoo placement in enhancing its overall look based on body type and style. It provides guidance on ideal placements for slim, muscular, and curvier bodies, ...

(THE CONVERSATION) – Day after day, we’re bombarded with so many media messages that rarely do we stop to think about what they’re telling us to think, do or feel. Much has been written about the ...