Can body improvement turn bad? As a teenage body-building craze sweeps social media, some celebrate young people getting in shape. But for a few, it becomes a dangerous obsession.
Experts warn over ‘gains’ obsession
Gym bro culture: Many people are familiar with the idea that social media can affect girls' body image, but there is less research on how gymfluencers may be affecting boys. Glossary
Muscle dysmorphia - A subtype of body dysmorphic disorder. It is the delusional or exaggerated belief that one's own body is not muscular enough.
Eating disorder - A range of mental health conditions which result in somebody having abnormal eating patterns, which then affects their physical and mental health.
ChatGPT - An Artificial Intelligence chatbot released in November 2022.
Fatigue - Tiredness.
Depression - Low mood that affects someone's daily life, and can last for weeks or months.
Paediatrician - A doctor who works with children.
Fad - A craze, or intense enthusiasm that does not last for very long.
GB - Great Britain