New study sugges­ts awaren­ess of intern­al body signal­s can affect the way we see oursel­vesMaking people more aware of their own internal body signals, such as heartbeat or breathing rate, could promote a positive body image, says a new study. The findings, published in the journal Body Image, suggests that awareness of internal body signals can affect the way we see ourselves. “Our research finds associations between the awareness of internal body signals and measures of body image. The study, which included both men and women aged between 18 and 76, found that people who can sustain attention towards their internal body signals tended to report higher levels of positive body image. The researchers also found that people who trust their internal body signals are more likely to hold a positive view of their own body, and be less preoccupied with being overweight.

Source: The Express Tribune March 02, 2019 07:15 UTC