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Neuroscience

As light as a lemon: How the right smell can help with a negative body image

The scent of a lemon could help people feel better about their body image, new findings from University of Sussex research has revealed.

Sep 5, 2019

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Health

Fewer teens now perceive themselves as overweight, finds international study of more than 745,000 adolescents

A study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries across Europe and North America identified an increase in the amount of teenagers who underestimate their body weight.

Jul 3, 2023

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Visualized heartbeat can trigger 'out-of-body experience'

A visual projection of human heartbeats can be used to generate an "out-of-body experience," according to new research to be published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The ...

Aug 14, 2013

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Gerontology & Geriatrics

When is it time for seniors to hand over the car keys?

(HealthDay)—Driving is a source of independence for many seniors, so determining when they should hang up the keys requires careful consideration, an expert says.

Aug 20, 2019

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Oncology & Cancer

For cancer survivors, diet distresses while exercise inspires

While some cancer survivors feel distressed about diet and body weight, exercise helps them feel they are taking back control of their health, Cornell researchers report in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior ...

Jun 7, 2013

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Health

Talking about weight tied to poor self-Image, depression: study

(HealthDay) -- People who often make comments about their weight are more likely to have a poor body image and to suffer depression, according to a new study.

Mar 23, 2012

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Overweight & Obesity

Preschoolers tend to have negative perceptions of overweight children: Canadian study

(Medical Xpress) -- A new Ryerson University study has found that some preschoolers may perceive overweight children to be not as “nice”.

Apr 2, 2012

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Medical research

Cochlear implant users can hear, feel the beat in music

People who use cochlear implants for profound hearing loss do respond to certain aspects of music, contrary to common beliefs and limited scientific research, says a research team headed by an investigator at Georgetown University ...

Jan 26, 2015

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Diabetes

Diabetes risk awareness not linked to risk-reducing behavior in youth

Diabetes risk perception and awareness are not associated with greater engagement in risk-reducing behaviors among U.S. youth aged 12 to 17 years with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online May 3 in ...

May 5, 2023

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