'Self-love' might seem selfish. But done right, it's the opposite of narcissism
"To love what you are, the thing that is yourself, is just as if you were embracing a glowing red-hot iron" said psychonalyst Carl Jung.
Feb 12, 2024
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Feeding and Eating Disorders
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Dietary supplements and protein powders a 'wild west' of unregulated products
Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing.
Feb 6, 2024
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No more BMI, diets or 'bad' foods: Why changing how we teach kids about weight and nutrition is long overdue
How many of us recall having to calculate our body-mass index (BMI) as children at school, prompting comparisons of our weight with that of our peers? Or perhaps we remember references to calories and diets in the classroom.
Feb 6, 2024
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Transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse people more likely to have a long-term mental health condition, says study
The risk of having a long-term mental health condition in England is roughly one in six for transgender men and women (16.4% and 15.9% respectively) and one in ten for cisgender men and women (8.8% and 12.0%), suggests the ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Eating disorders are among the most lethal mental health conditions. Reconnecting with internal body sensations can help
Did you know that anorexia is the most lethal mental health condition? One person dies from an eating disorder every hour in the U.S. Many of these deaths are not from health consequences related to starvation, but from suicide.
Jan 31, 2024
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Study urges people to think twice before going on a diet
A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with "yo-yo dieting," also known as weight cycling. The work underscores how toxic yo-yo dieting can be and how difficult ...
Jan 29, 2024
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How social media affects your teen's mental health: A parent's guide
Mental health issues among teens have been rising for more than a decade, and some experts wonder how much social media use is to blame. If you're a parent questioning if—and how—you should monitor the way your teenager uses ...
Jan 19, 2024
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AI can spot suicidal tendencies among young people
The number of suicide attempts is rising at an alarming rate: In 59 low- and middle-income countries, 1 in 6 young people have attempted suicide, according to studies. This worrying development calls for stronger preventive ...
Dec 22, 2023
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A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and with it, opportunities to indulge in festive treats. The proverbial saying "you eat with your eyes first" seems particularly relevant at this time of year.
Dec 21, 2023
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Inclusive content, peer support, media information literacy can combat health misinformation spread on social media
Social media has become one of the main sources of information for youth, a population that on average engages with platforms such as TikTok and Instagram for nearly five hours per day.
Dec 11, 2023
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