News tagged with physical appearances


Branded for life? Researchers examine impact of consumer culture on UK's children

Consumers of fashionable brands, the latest gadgets, and the coolest looks are getting ever younger. Yet, children who immerse themselves in consumer culture feel worse about themselves, not better, say researchers at the ...

Health created May 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Why people put themselves under the knife: Psychologists confirm long-term positive effects of plastic surgery

In a long-term study, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Margraf, Alexander von Humboldt Professor for Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the RUB, investigated the psychological effects of plastic surgery on approximately 550 patients ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Genetics plays major role in victimization in elementary school

Genetics plays a major role in peer rejection and victimization in early elementary school, according to a study recently published on the website of the journal Child Development by a team directed by Dr. Michel Boivin, a rese ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Research informs healthy body image for girls

(Medical Xpress)—If you want your daughter to feel better about her body, a Murdoch University researcher says to shift the focus from appearance to function.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 08, 2013 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Whether we like someone affects how our brain processes movement

Hate the Lakers? Do the Celtics make you want to hurl? Whether you like someone can affect how your brain processes their actions, according to new research from the Brain and Creativity Institute at USC.

Neuroscience created Oct 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Unmet needs: Adolescents and young adult cancer patients lack psychological, social support

A cancer diagnosis for adolescents and young adults can be especially challenging, and new research shows the social, psychological and informational support these patients need might be going unmet.

Cancer created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Behavioral weight loss has long-term benefit for teens

(HealthDay) -- For overweight or obese adolescents, two group-based behavioral weight control interventions, combined with either aerobic activity or activity-based peer therapy, produce sustained improvements ...

Pediatrics created Jul 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Childhood cancer scars survivors later in life

Scars left behind by childhood cancer treatments are more than skin-deep. The increased risk of disfigurement and persistent hair loss caused by childhood cancer and treatment are associated with emotional distress and reduced ...

Cancer created May 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Employers need to tackle culture of ignorance around breast cancer survivors who work

Employers need to be more aware of the capabilities of women affected by breast cancer and provide them with better support, backed by employment directives and occupational health policies, according to a paper in the November ...

Cancer created Nov 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Avoiding bias in medical research

Most people are rather vague when reporting on food and drink consumption, smoking and exercise habits. General practitioners, however, are skilled at interpreting phrases such as "I only have a few drinks rarely...each week" ...

Other created Oct 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New study finds familiarity increases the fullness that children expect from snack foods

New research, led by psychologists at the University of Bristol, has found that children who are familiar with a snack food will expect it to be more filling. This finding, published (online ahead of print) in the American Jo ...

Health created Oct 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Non-verbal clues guide doctor-patient relationships, clinical judgments, study finds

Subtle and unspoken clues exchanged by patients and doctors exert an influence on medical care, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Health System. Researchers analyzed video recordings of routine checkups ...

Health created Sep 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast