Health
Fathers are 'cautionary tales' about health for some adults
Some adults see their mothers and fathers as still influencing their own health—but in very different ways, according to a new study.
Oct 21, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Beliefs about uncommitted sex may put marriages at risk
A group of Florida State University researchers has found that an individual's premarital views about uncommitted sex may make it more difficult to remain blissfully married.
Sep 5, 2019
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Genetics
Happy in marriage? Genetics may play a role
People fall in love for many reasons—similar interests, physical attraction, and shared values among them. But if they marry and stay together, their long-term happiness may depend on their individual genes or those of ...
Feb 28, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Child's age at parental divorce can affect antidepressant use in adulthood
Divorce has become increasingly common in recent decades, not just in Norway. Married couples currently have 40% chance of divorce. More adults are living in partnerships even when they have children, and these unions are ...
Jan 23, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How humour can change your relationship
A sense of humour is an attractive trait. There is abundant cross cultural evidence that shows that being funny makes you more desirable as a mate, especially if you are a man. But once the initial flirting is over, and you ...
Nov 14, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Specialized communication narratives help couples deal with miscarriage, study finds
Anywhere from 10 to 25 percent of clinically recognized pregnancies end in loss, according to the American Pregnancy Association, making miscarriage a socially significant health issue. Often, women experience profound grief, ...
Oct 19, 2017
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Health
Study: Lack of sleep + spat with spouse = potential health problems
A lack of sleep doesn't just leave you cranky and spoiling for a fight. Researchers at The Ohio State University Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research say it also puts you at risk for stress-related inflammation.
Jun 26, 2017
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Health
Research says marriage makes men fatter
Being married makes men gain weight, and the early days of fatherhood add to the problem, finds new research from the University of Bath's School of Management.
Jun 21, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How viewing cute animals can help rekindle marital spark
One of the well-known challenges of marriage is keeping the passion alive after years of partnership, as passions tend to cool even in very happy relationships. In a new study, a team of psychological scientists led by James ...
Jun 19, 2017
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Health
Americans having less sex, new study finds
Americans have been saying more often: Honey, not tonight.
Mar 17, 2017
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