Using photo filters on social networks linked to muscle dysmorphia in teens and young adults

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

Far from being the preserve of women, filters are also used by men on social networks, and they’re not spared their negative effects.

According to a Canadian study, using photo filters can lead young men to experience muscle dysmorphia, as they strive for the beauty standards promoted online. A quarter of young Canadians surveyed showed symptoms, according to the study.