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Disclaimers on retouched photos don’t solve problem of negative body image

Labels that warn an image has been altered or enhanced do nothing to mitigate women’s negative perceptions of their appearance, according to a study published in Body Image this week. More importantly, some disclaimers heightened and even harmed body dissatisfaction in at-risk women, the study showed. “Disclaimers aren’t helpful. Once that image hits the brain,… Read More »