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Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand and Cher: Why older women are in the spotlight like never before
Cher performing on stage in front of two backup dancers.

Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand and Cher: Why older women are in the spotlight like never before

There are still gender disparities and issues with unrealistic expectations, but older women are more in the limelight than ever before.
Why Meta could struggle to defend itself against 41 states (and D.C.) suing over Facebook, Instagram’s alleged harm to kids
Mark Zuckerberg arriving at Capitol Hill in a grey suit and blue tie.

Why Meta could struggle to defend itself against 41 states (and D.C.) suing over Facebook, Instagram’s alleged harm to kids

If successful, the lawsuits could be as significant as the actions taken against Big Tobacco and Big Pharma, a tech and law expert says.
Lizzo lawsuit: What is weight-shaming and what can you do about it? Advice from an eating and appearance expert
Lizzo performing on stage at BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival

Lizzo lawsuit: What is weight-shaming and what can you do about it? Advice from an eating and appearance expert

Even Lizzo herself alluded to the surprising nature of the recent charges against her, saying the claims were “as unbelievable as they sound”.
How has COVID-19 affected mental health and well-being?

How has COVID-19 affected mental health and well-being?

During a panel on mental health, Northeastern researchers discussed the impact of COVID-19 on people’s emotional well-being and the effects of the pandemic on people with serious mental illness and disordered eating.
Instagram ‘likes’ are disappearing. You might like it.
An instagram screen on a phone

Instagram ‘likes’ are disappearing. You might like it.

Rachel Rodgers, an associate professor of applied psychology at Northeastern, says this change could have a positive effect on the mental wellness of users of the social media platform.
When brands like Aerie, CVS, and Dove stop airbrushing their models, everyone wins
People who knew that the models in ad campaigns such as the Aerie Real campaign had been told in advance that their images wouldn’t be airbrushed, and nevertheless agreed to be photographed, felt better about their own bodies in return, according to new research by Rachel Rodgers. Aerie company stock on Sept. 11, 2019. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

When brands like Aerie, CVS, and Dove stop airbrushing their models, everyone wins

According to new research, knowing that the models were photographed without being airbrushed was enough to boost customers’ confidence.
She’s studying the detriments of digitally altered photos

She’s studying the detriments of digitally altered photos

Applied psychology professor Rachel Rodgers appeared on NBC’s The Today Show to discuss the detrimental impact digitally altered photos have.