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Why is body image an issue?
A negative body image increases the risk of engaging in unhealthy lifestyle behaviours, such as dieting or restrictive eating, overexercising and other disordered eating or weight control behaviours. Dieting is a strong risk factor for developing an eating disorder.
How can I help my teen with body image?
In addition to talking to your teenager about a healthy body image, you might:
- Team up with your teen’s doctor.
- Establish healthy eating habits.
- Counter negative media messages.
- Praise achievements.
- Promote physical activity.
- Encourage positive friendships.
Why can’t I Have Fun with my friends?
The reasons are many: guilt (because others aren’t having fun), perceived inappropriateness (because others around us cannot have fun) or lack of time (because our commitment to others won’t let us have fun). Yet, science gives an encouraging nod that we need to make time for fun and should perhaps prioritize it.
Why should you have more fun?
Here are five reasons science suggests you should have more fun: Research shows that when we have fun with others, these experiences have a positive effect on building trust and developing communication. Having fun gives us an opportunity to connect and be creative.
Is it hurtful if someone makes fun of your look?
It can be really hurtful if someone makes fun of you for how you look! If you interact with people like this regularly, you might be wondering the best way to handle the situation. Being poked fun at constantly can not only hurt your feelings, but can damage your self esteem, as well.
Does FunFun Make you Smarter?
Fun makes us smarter. According to science, one way to improve our memory and concentration is to have more fun. Partially, this has to do with the stress reduction that happens when we engage in something we enjoy. However, the benefits of fun activities seem to stretch further than that.