Muscle dysmorphia: Men are also struggling with unrealistic beauty standards


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Research highlights a link between photo filter use and muscle dysmorphia among teens and young adults. Photo: AFP

On social networks, videos of sports coaches and fitness influencers are flooding news feeds on TikTok and Instagram, promoting a muscly and toned physique.

The famous "beauty" filters, which have already caused a stir, are once again the focus of controversy. But this time, it's about their effect on young men.

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