A new study examines how magazines full of model-perfect bodies really make us feel about our own less-than-perfect physiques.By Denise Mann
March 18, 2011 -- When you flip through a glossy beauty or fitnessmagazine, how much time do you spend starring at the models?
The answer may depend on how you feel about your own physique and whether or not these photos are accompanied by articles detailing how you too can achieve six-pack abs or slim, sleek thighs, according to a study published in Media Psychology.
In the study, 169 people recruited from a large Midwestern university filled out surveys that asked about their body image. Participants then evaluated two 21-paged magazines on a computer....Click to read more
