Determining the most beautiful woman in the world is obviously up for debate. As the adage goes: Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. However, science does lend some quantifiable beauty quotients ...

In today’s world, appearance plays a significant role in social interactions and self-perception. Body shaming — especially among women — has become a prevalent issue, raising questions about why some ...

These women adopt specific habits that help them stay in shape and maintain their curves. While it’s important to know that there isn’t a perfect body, some women are curvier and thicker and some have ...

Most people have heard dueling versions of attraction narratives—everything from “love at first sight” to “beauty is skin deep.” Where does intellect fit? Does it? Researchers have investigated this ...

After 30 years as a coach and counselor, I’ve met and treated a lot of different kinds of people. By sheer numbers over time, I have been a sought-after therapist, including by “hot” people (read: ...

A new study published in Psychology & Marketing casts doubt on the long-standing marketing slogan that “sex sells”—at least when it comes to social media fitness influencers. Across several ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) But our new research suggests that in a digital world full of influencers – trusted ...

“Sex sells” has been a mantra in marketing for decades. As researchers who study consumer behavior, we’ve seen plenty of evidence to support it: Attractive models and spokespeople have been shown to ...