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from the University of Toronto suggests growing
of young people are becoming obsessed with the
of their muscles. This obsession is a mental health
called muscle dysmorphia, also known as "bigorexia". Kara Becker, a
eating disorder therapist, spoke to the HuffPost website about the
. She said: "Bigorexia is a psychological condition…which involves a
self-image that focuses specifically on muscle size and physical appearance." Sufferers can experience
distress over their perceived lack of
. Bigorexia can afflict even those who work out regularly and have the physique of a
.
