News tagged with feel overweight
Research says fat friends and poor education helps people think thin
Jul 24, 2008 |
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Research by economists at the University of Warwick, Dartmouth College, and the University of Leuven, finds that people are powerfully but subconsciously influenced by the weight of those around them. Without being aware ...
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Adolescents who think that they are overweight are at increased risk of suicide attempts
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 19, 2009 |
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Multiple social factors, including discrimination and harassment, may contribute to an increased risk of suicidal feelings among adolescents who feel that they are overweight, a Georgia State University researcher says.
How does media exposure affect self-esteem in overweight and underweight women?
Oct 13, 2009 |
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Overweight women's self-esteem plummets when they view photographs of models of any size, according to a new study in Journal of Consumer Research. And underweight women's esteem increases, regardless of models' size.
Too much of a good thing: When having an extremely high body image can lead to health problems
May 07, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- For many women, body image is a constant struggle; a poor self-image can lead to a host of both mental and physical health problems. But a new study out of Temple University finds that an extremely good body ...
Parents fail to recognize their children's burgeoning weight
Jul 15, 2009 |
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Despite constant warnings about childhood obesity, too many Australian parents are still oblivious to the fact their children are overweight, according to the findings of the national MBF Healthwatch survey.
Some French women, too thin, don't see it that way: study
Apr 23, 2009 |
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France has by far the highest proportion of clinically underweight women in Europe, but only half of them think they are too thin, according to a new study.
Regular exercise reduces depressive symptoms, improves self-esteem in overweight children
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 18, 2009 |
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Less than an hour of daily exercise reduces depressive symptoms and improves self esteem in overweight children, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.
Study shows 'being fat in today's world' invites social discrimination
Jun 17, 2008 |
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Obese people feel "a culture of blame" against them, which they say has been made worse by media reports about the health risks of obesity, a new study from Australia found. The results will be presented Tuesday, June 17, ...
How to... eat more slowly
Jan 30, 2009 |
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People who wolf down their food are more likely to be overweight and suffer from digestive problems.
Study: More teenage girls using diet pills
Medicine & Health / Medications
Oct 30, 2006 |
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A new study suggests use of diet pills by teenage girls is rapidly increasing, with 20 percent of females using such pills by the time they are 20 years old.
Children who are dissatisfied with their appearance often have problems with their peer group
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Mar 18, 2009 |
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Being satisfied with one's appearance is one of the most important prerequisites for a positive self image. However, in today's appearance culture it is the rule rather than the exception that children and young people are ...
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