Psychology & Psychiatry
Body image not always a drag on women's wellbeing
Deakin University psychology researchers have found that body image isn't always a negative experience for women.
Jan 31, 2012
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News tagged with negative body image
Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers find link between humor and body image
Women who use positive humor to describe themselves have higher levels of "body appreciation" than those who use self-deprecating humor, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
Oct 12, 2022
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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.
Oct 14, 2016
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Females with primary Sjogren's syndrome more likely to experience sexual dysfunction
Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is the second most common systemic autoimmune disease behind rheumatoid arthritis, with female patients outnumbering males by a ratio of 9:1. Those affected often experience dryness of the ...
Feb 4, 2015
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Health
Returning to intimacy after childbirth
(HealthDay)—"No sex for six weeks" used to be the standard advice following childbirth and, according to many doctors, it is still a good practice to allow healing. But it's not a hard-and-fast rule.
May 1, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Negative body image, not depression, increases adolescent obesity risk
Negative body image significantly increases the risk of obesity regardless of whether youth have depression, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public ...
Nov 9, 2015
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Cardiology
Study highlights risks of anxiety and depression after cardiac device implantation
Patients receiving an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) should be regularly screened for anxiety and depression, according to research presented at EHRA 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society ...
Apr 24, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social media fueling eating disorders among female athletes, research shows
Social media is fueling eating disorders among female athletes who feel they must achieve the "ideal" body, according to experts.
Apr 26, 2023
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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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Health
Early study shows health benefits of creative arts therapies and nutrition education for postmenopausal women
Transition to the menopausal stage of women's lives can be a negative experience for women, with changes in emotional well-being and cardiovascular health that impact their quality of life. A recent study from Drexel University's ...
Jan 11, 2024
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