Health
Study: Spouses really are together in sickness and in health
A couple's health is surprisingly intertwined according to a recent cohort study that looked at Dutch and Japanese marriages.
Sep 24, 2021
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Health
Covering your baby's stroller with a dry cloth can increase the temperature by almost 4 degrees. What to do instead
We like to think of babies as tiny versions of ourselves. But babies aren't simply miniature adults, especially when it comes to coping in the heat. Babies are at greater risk of overheating and need different cooling strategies ...
Feb 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Good body image goes hand in hand with happier relationship
(HealthDay)—Women who are happy with their bodies are better able to maintain a happy relationship, a new study finds.
Dec 6, 2013
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Health
Beyond BMI, researcher says complete approach to measuring health is better
For decades, the number on a scale has been a key factor in deciding whether a person is healthy or not. But weight alone doesn't paint a complete picture of one's health.
Jan 23, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Women with high body dissatisfaction spend more time looking at thinner women, finds study
Women who are dissatisfied with their body shape spend more time looking at their thinner counterparts, finds a new University of Bristol-led study involving nearly 3,000 women. The research, published in Body Image, aimed ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New online program to improve body image
A new study is looking for young Australians aged 18-25 years who worry about their weight and body shape to take part in a six-week online program to improve body image.
Feb 13, 2017
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Neuroscience
The voice unmasked: How we hear image, emotion and identity
As the Australian premier season of The Masked Singer draws to a close, fans are listening hard to guess which celebrities remain behind the weird and wonderful costumes.
Oct 21, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Are overweight children less able to handle advertising?
Weight, body shape perception, self-esteem and dietary habits all contribute to how children handle food advertising. A new study suggests that overweight children, in particular, could benefit from special training, in order ...
Dec 11, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social media play an important role in users' perception of the ideal body, study shows
How can social media contribute to a more diverse concept of body shapes and physical attractiveness? The answer is body-positive content.
Jul 20, 2023
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Health
A drink each day or just on the weekends? Here's why alcohol-free days are important
In recent years, drinkers have become more aware of the health dangers of drinking alcohol, from disease to risky behavior and poorer well-being. Events like the just-finished Dry July, Febfast and Hello Sunday Morning—when ...
Aug 1, 2023
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