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Happiness Gap

U.S.: Largest “happiness gap” among parents & non-parents

June 27, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Parents in the United States generally are not as happy as those who aren't parents. Not only that, the U.S. has the largest "happiness gap" among parents compared to nonparents in 22 industrialized countries, according to a report by researchers at Baylor University, the University of Texas at Austin and Wake Forest University. The report -- prepared for the Council on … [Read more...]

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Mental Health

Relationship quality tied to better health for young adults

June 27, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

For young people entering adulthood, high-quality relationships are associated with better physical and mental health, according to the results of a recently published study by a University at Buffalo-led research team. "Health benefits begin to accrue relatively quickly with high-quality relationships and supportive contexts," says Ashley Barr, assistant professor in … [Read more...]

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Zika

Dengue virus exposure may amplify Zika infection

June 25, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Previous exposure to the dengue virus may increase the potency of Zika infection, according to research from Imperial College London. The early-stage laboratory findings, published in the journal Nature Immunology, suggests the recent explosive outbreak of Zika may have been driven in part by previous exposure to the dengue virus. The study, which included … [Read more...]

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Infidelity

Infidelity perceptions differ among men and women

June 23, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

New research published in Sexual & Relationship Therapy has uncovered the different ways in which men and women perceive infidelity. Infidelity can lead to relationship dissatisfaction and breakdown, though in some cases the problems may be caused by the different ways in which individuals define infidelity. The authors, based in the USA, sought to better … [Read more...]

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual have higher rates of mental health issues: University of British Columbia Study

March 22, 2016 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Gay, lesbian and bisexual Canadians experience more mood and anxiety disorders than other Canadians, and they are more likely to turn to heavy drinking. In a new study that provides the first information of its kind for Canada, researchers also found that Canadians who identified as bisexual reported the highest rates of mood and anxiety disorders and heavy drinking compared … [Read more...]

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Christmas cholesterol epiphany: ‘Myrrh’ may have cholesterol-lowering properties: Saudi Arabian Study

December 19, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Laboratory experiments suggest that the resin of certain trees of the Middle East, known commonly as the "myrrh" of the Christmas story, may have cholesterol-lowering properties. Research published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health discusses the hypocholesterolemic effects of myrrh and other plant products. Myrrh is a rust-coloured … [Read more...]

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Sexual dysfunction: A Study

December 5, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

The difference between mild sexual difficulties and clinically diagnosable sexual dysfunction is not a new source of debate among health professionals, but it has been stirred up recently by changes to official diagnostic criteria. The first study to estimate the likely impact of these morbidity criteria on the prevalence of sexual dysfunction is now available as an Open Access … [Read more...]

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Close friendships between gay men and straight women: University of Texas Study

December 3, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

A new study led by psychology researchers with The University of Texas at Arlington sheds new light on why many heterosexual women develop close friendships with gay men. It's a social pattern that has been a central theme of television shows such as "Modern Family," "The Office," "Sex & the City," "Will & Grace," and other pop culture movies and television programs … [Read more...]

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Couples who have sex weekly are happiest: Society for Personality and Social Psychology Study

November 19, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

More sex may not always make you happier, according to new research published by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. "Although more frequent sex is associated with greater happiness, this link was no longer significant at a frequency of more than once a week," lead researcher Amy Muise said. "Our findings suggest that it's important to maintain an intimate … [Read more...]

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Benefits and danger of ultraman competition: Florida State University Study

November 19, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

A team of Florida State University researchers found that the endurance competition called the Ultraman can lead to large reductions in body fat, but also causes temporary muscle damage and potentially insulin resistance. In the European Journal of Applied Physiology, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition Michael Ormsbee and a team of student … [Read more...]

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Unique challenges affecting female same-sex couples: University of Cincinnati Study

November 14, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Although the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling to legalize same-sex marriage was a victory for the gay community, same-sex couples continue to face challenges such as discrimination, stigma and lack of role models for their long-term relationships and marriages. Furthermore, same-sex female couples suffer breakups more often and more quickly than heterosexual couples. To help … [Read more...]

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Fair division of chores leads to better sex life: University of Alberta Study

November 6, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Looking for more and better sex? If you're a man, you might consider doing the dishes once in a while. A new study out of the University of Alberta reveals that couples enjoyed more frequent and satisfying sex for both partners when men made a fair contribution to housework. The same study also found there's no relationship between the amount of housework male partners … [Read more...]

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Hypersexual disorder linked to overactive stress systems: A Swedish Study

November 4, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that hypersexual disorder -- known popularly as sex addiction -- can be linked to hyperactive stress systems. In a stress regulation test using the cortisone drug dexamethasone, men with hypersexual disorder showed higher levels of stress hormones than controls, a finding that the researchers hope will contribute to … [Read more...]

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Children’s ability to think linked to weight and activity level: Georgia Regents University Study

October 30, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Weight and physical activity levels are both factors in a child's ability to acquire and use knowledge, a new study finds. "The question this paper asks that has not been asked before is whether it is just fitness that influences children's cognition," said Dr. Catherine Davis, clinical health psychologist at the Georgia Prevention Institute at the Medical College of Georgia … [Read more...]

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Alcohol drinkers are also smokers: University of Missouri Study

October 30, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Alcohol and nicotine use have long been known to go hand in hand. Previous research shows that more than 85 percent of U.S. adults who are alcohol-dependent also are nicotine-dependent. Now, researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that nicotine cancels out the sleep-inducing effects of alcohol. It's a finding that sheds light on the reason … [Read more...]

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Nicotine intake linked to risk of addiction: University of Toronto Study

October 19, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

According to new research in rat models, nicotine use over time increases the speed that codeine is converted into morphine within the brain, by increasing the amount of a specific enzyme. It appears smokers' brains are being primed for a bigger buzz from this common pain killer -- which could put them at a higher risk for addiction, and possibly even overdose. "We've known … [Read more...]

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Alcohol and first sexual experience: Risks for young women: University at Buffalo Study

October 17, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

If a young woman's first sexual experience involves alcohol, she is more likely to be at risk for problems such as sexual assault, and this risk may persist in her future, new research finds. The study, authored by Jennifer A. Livingston, PhD, senior research scientist at the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA), surveyed 228 women, ages 18 to 20, … [Read more...]

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Sex is more likely by college students when they use marijuana or binge drink: A Oregon State University Study

October 12, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

  Undergraduate college students were more likely to have sex on days they used marijuana or binged on alcohol than on days they didn't, new research from Oregon State University has found. Binge drinking and being in a serious dating relationship also were linked with less condom use, putting young adults at risk for sexually-transmitted infections and unplanned … [Read more...]

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Men dominate media coverage: McGill University Study

October 3, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

"John, Jim, Jake, Josh, Jack ...and Jane." Five out of every six names that appear in the media today are those of men, a McGill-led research team has discovered. Indeed, the more mentions a person receives in the media, the higher the chances are that this person is a man. That's because 82 per cent of the names mentioned in the media are men's. Go ahead and try it! The … [Read more...]

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Transgender Americans have worst health: Indiana University Study

October 1, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Despite a surge in public attention toward the transgender population, transgender adults continue to face both major and daily discrimination that often directly leads to dangerous health consequences. In a new study, Indiana University researchers find that transgender people who are more frequently "read" as transgender are more likely to face major and everyday … [Read more...]

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Number of sex partners differ by height and body mass: Chapman University Study

October 1, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Chapman University has published research on how many sex partners people have relative to their height and body mass. The study focused on 60,058 heterosexual men and women asking each to indicate their height, weight, and how many sex partners they have had. The median number of "sex partners" reported for both men and women ages 30 to 44 was eight partners since they have … [Read more...]

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Real-time death risk of Korean MERS outbreak: University of Tokyo Study

October 1, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

University of Tokyo researchers have developed a real-time statistical method to estimate death risk (i.e., the probability of death given infection) and identify risk factors of death during an infectious disease outbreak. Using this method, the researchers revealed that the death risk of the 2015 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) epidemic in the Republic of Korea for … [Read more...]

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Transgender patients aren’t seeking health care: University at Buffalo Study

September 29, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Discussing your sexual history with a doctor, or anyone for that matter, can be an uncomfortable experience. But for many transgender people, the conversation never takes place because they aren't seeking health care, according to Adrian Juarez, PhD, a public health nurse and assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of Nursing. Through a preliminary study … [Read more...]

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Celebrity suicides change support-seeking practices on social media: Georgia Institute of Technology Study

September 25, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

There's a widely adopted suicide support forum on Reddit called "SuicideWatch." It features entries from people looking for support and guidance from experienced, trained moderators and anonymous social media users volunteering to extend help to those in need. New research from the Georgia Institute of Technology finds that activity on this forum changes dramatically in the … [Read more...]

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South-East Asian haze increases risk of respiratory mortality: A Malaysian Study

September 17, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Research has shown a significant association between haze events in South-East Asia and mortality rates caused by respiratory illness on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Since 1997, the massive burning of biomass in Sumatra and Kalimantan, Indonesia, has affected neighbouring countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Southern Thailand. The burning of biomass … [Read more...]

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Male smokers at higher risk than females for osteoporosis and fractures: A Study

September 12, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

In a large study of middle-aged to elderly smokers, men were more likely than women to have osteoporosis and fractures of their vertebrae. Smoking history and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were independent risk factors for low bone density among both men and women in the study, which has been published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic … [Read more...]

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Supermodel Miranda Kerr puts Cosmopolitan Australia on fire!

September 12, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Miranda Kerr recently posed and joked around as she bagged her Cosmo cover shoot. On the other hand, the model and her new boyfriend Evan Spiegel are allegedly planning their wedding plans even though they've only dated for months. With her latest contracts and her lucrative projects, it's no surprise that Miranda Kerr was featured in the latest issue of Cosmopolitan Australia. … [Read more...]

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Irina Shayk looks hot and stunning

September 12, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Irina Shayk is smokin’ hot in white as she attends Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Fall Fundraising Gala in partnership with the grand opening of Porcelanosa’s flagship Showroom on Wednesday night (September 9) in New York City. The 23-year-old model was joined at the event by Sarah Jessica Parker. Over the weekend, Irina reportedly spent time with boyfriend Bradley Cooper … [Read more...]

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Kendall Jenner is epitome of fashion model

September 12, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

Kendall is in town for New York Fashion Week, which kicked off yesterday, and is expected to appear in a number of shows as usual, while Lewis (minus his platinum hair) flew in from London - fresh from the GQ Awards on Tuesday night. The bespectacled supermodel (19) wore an on trend '70s inspired ensemble, while the Formula One racer opted for a more low-key look of jeans, … [Read more...]

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Kim Kardashian shows her chiseled legs

September 12, 2015 By Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

THE pregnant reality TV star wore an extravagant gold dress after ditching her signature clinging outfits. Kim Kardashian has relied on her faithful figure-hugging dresses during her second pregnancy. Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy style just keeps getting better and better! On a night out with Kanye West in NYC on Sept. 10, the reality star took the attention away from her growing … [Read more...]

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