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Visual Exposure Shapes Children’s Body Ideals as Early as Age Seven

Visual Exposure Shapes Children’s Body Ideals as Early as Age Seven

by admin | Mar 7, 2025 | Ethics, Mental Health

Lynda Boothroyd, Durham University What we think of as “normal” body shape is affected by what we’re accustomed to – the range of body shapes we see. My new research with colleagues shows that this is true for young children as well as adults. Research with adults and...
The Healing Power of “I Believe You”: Confronting Autoimmune Misdiagnosis

The Healing Power of “I Believe You”: Confronting Autoimmune Misdiagnosis

by admin | Mar 7, 2025 | Immune Response, Mental Health

Melanie Sloan, University of Cambridge Feeling disbelieved when knowing that there is something very wrong with your body can have devastating and long-term consequences. One of the most obvious consequences is that you won’t get the correct treatment and support. A...
Why We Hold Onto Things: A Psychologist’s Research on Age, Values, and Decluttering

Why We Hold Onto Things: A Psychologist’s Research on Age, Values, and Decluttering

by admin | Feb 21, 2025 | Aging, Mental Health

Mary E. Dozier, Mississippi State University I recently helped my mom sort through boxes she inherited when my grandparents passed away. One box was labeled – either ironically or genuinely – “toothpick holders and other treasures.” Inside were many keepsakes from...
Breaking the Doomscrolling Cycle: How Mindful Hobbies Can Improve Mental Wellbeing

Breaking the Doomscrolling Cycle: How Mindful Hobbies Can Improve Mental Wellbeing

by admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Mental Health

Emma Palmer-Cooper, University of Southampton It’s a familiar picture for many of us: after a long day at work, we find ourselves glued to the couch, phone in hand. Maybe even for hours at a time. What starts as a way to mentally unwind or catch up on the news quickly...

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