Some overweight and obese individuals are more likely to engage in “self-stigmatization,” in which they internalize their weight stigma experiences and begin to blame and devalue themselves. In a new…
Coffee lovers everywhere can rejoice once again, as scientists may have found yet another reason to continue enjoying a morning cup of joe. A new U.K. study suggests that drinking…
A new German study finds that, on top of its benefits for general health and mood, exercise can also improve dopamine-related brain function in overweight and obese adults, even before…
Increased exposure to traffic-related air pollution may reduce the benefits of living in a walkable community, according to a new Canadian study published in the journal Environment International. Walkability reflects…
A new study shows how 3D imaging, a type of technology which enhances the illusion of depth perception, might be able to help young women better appreciate their bodies, and…
Around age 9, many children stop engaging in physical activity just for the fun of it, according to a new Swiss study published in the journal Psychology of Sport and…
Disadvantaged children from certain ethnic minority backgrounds, including Pakistani and Bangladeshi, get fewer minutes of vigorous physical activity per day, according to a new U.K. study from the University of…
A new European study finds a strong link between a family’s socioeconomic status and children’s body mass index (BMI). The findings, published in the journal Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, show…
Older adults who experience significant weight gain or loss within a couple of years may be at greater risk of dementia, according to a new Korean study published in the…
Sleep problems in teenagers can be improved in just one week by limiting their evening exposure to blue light-emitting screens on phones, tablets, and computers, according to new research. Recent…