Overweight & Obesity

Australians with obesity unfairly blamed amid 'lazy' stigma

Simplistic stereotypes of Australians living with obesity blame the individual and fail to consider the complex causes, according to a blueprint that seeks to overhaul the way the nation deals with obesity.

Medical research

Resident thriving model defined in new study

A concept of Aristotle, eudaimonia is when a "flourishing life incorporates both a subjective feeling of satisfaction as well as a value-oriented purpose," says authors of the recent paper, "Thriving in Residency: a Qualitative ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Older adults are happier when their space matches their personality

The old saying, "Home is where the heart is," has some new science to back it up. A study has found photos of a person's living space can accurately point at personality traits and the mood of the people who live there, especially ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Acne negatively impacts emotional health of adult women

(HealthDay)—Women with acne have strong concerns about appearance and experience mental and emotional health consequences, according to a study published online July 28 in JAMA Dermatology.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Psst! Have you heard that gossip isn't all bad?

Gossip is often considered socially taboo and dismissed for its negative tone, but a Dartmouth study illustrates some of its merits. Gossip facilitates social connection and enables learning about the world indirectly through ...

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