Psychology & Psychiatry
Selfish or selfless? Human nature means you're both
Looking out for number one has been important for survival for as long as there have been human beings.
Mar 17, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Naked body image and self esteem
For people predisposed to take part in non-sexual nude activities body image, self-esteem, and life-satisfaction are improved by such participation. Now, research published in the International Journal of Happiness and Development ...
Nov 17, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Treating obesity benefits children's mental health
Treating obesity in children and adolescents improves self-esteem and body image, according to an analysis of all relevant studies published to date. The analysis, which is published in Pediatric Obesity, included 64 studies.
Feb 5, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Need a self-image boost? Researchers say stop checking the mirror
Women worried about their appearance could boost their self image by reducing certain behaviors such as mirror checking, according to a new study by Florida State University researchers.
Nov 22, 2019
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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
Researchers call for industry regulation to stop 'photoshop' frenzy in advertising
An analysis of legal and regulatory strategies that may help combat rampant "photoshopping" and the portrayal of unrealistic beauty standards in advertising has been published in the American Journal of Law & Medicine.
Jul 25, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Adolescent self-harmers misjudge bodily sensations
Adolescents who self-harm experience heightened sensations across their skin and misjudge bodily cues such as hunger and headaches, University of Queensland-led research has found.
May 8, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pep talks secret to better sporting performance
Giving oneself a pep talk may be key to improving female athletes' sporting performance and mental health, new University of Saskatchewan research shows.
Mar 26, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to help a friend with negative body image
It's common to feel uncomfortable with different aspects of our bodies or to want to make small changes here and there. However, sometimes this dissatisfaction with our bodies can start to become a burden. Here are some tips ...
Feb 13, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is personality affected by appearance? (Or the way we think we look?)
To what extent is personality an adaptation to appearance or even physique? A team of scientists at the University of Göttingen has investigated this question. Their results: it depends on gender and on which behaviour is ...
Feb 12, 2019
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