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Fitness Apps Linked to Rising Eating Disorders: Study

3/3/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Flinders University, Australia, uncovers a troubling link between fitness and diet apps—used by over 300 million people worldwide—and the rise of eating disorders and body image concerns. Researchers found that users often display disordered eating symptoms, urging app developers to prioritize mental health and foster healthier habits.

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A groundbreaking study from Flinders University, Australia, uncovers a troubling link between fitness and diet apps—used by over 300 million people worldwide—and the rise of eating disorders and body image concerns. Researchers found that users often display disordered eating symptoms, urging app developers to prioritize mental health and foster healthier habits.