Psychology & Psychiatry

Under stress, brains of bulimics respond differently to food

Magnetic resonance imaging scans suggest that the brains of women with bulimia nervosa react differently to images of food after stressful events than the brains of women without bulimia, according to research published by ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Does sad music help with depression?

Depression and suicide are major concerns in the 21st century. The World Health Organisation estimates that over 800,000 people die by suicide each year, with the 15-29 age group particularly affected.

Overweight & Obesity

Preschoolers form body images—but parents are unaware, study says

Preschoolers may express awareness about body-image issues - but their parents may miss opportunities to promote positive body-image formation in their children because parents believe them to be too young to have these concerns, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Tracking fat talk through your smartphone

Seemingly harmless comments like 'My thighs are huge' or 'I hate my calves' are feeding the body image problems of many women.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Tackling negative body image among women by emphasising functionality

Women who nurse negative thoughts about their appearance think that people look at them just as disapprovingly. Such a negative body image can lead to a wide range of complaints, from depression to eating disorders and obesity. ...

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