Austerity linked to rise of the ‘spornosexual’
The economic crisis and austerity are having an unexpected consequence: more young men striving for gym-fit, photo-perfect bodies that they use to create a social media brand.That’s according…
Watching cartoons could help children overcome anxiety of dental treatment
Watching cartoons through video glasses during dental treatment could help lessen children’s anxiety and distress as well as reducing disruptive behaviour, according to a randomized controlled trial published…
Financial worries linked to mental health issues among university students
Experiencing financial difficulties and worrying about debt at university increases the risk of mental health conditions such as depression and alcohol dependency, according to new research from the…
Study links child obesity at age 9–11 years to gestational diabetes in mother
New research published in Diabetologia shows an increased risk of childhood obesity at age 9–11 years when the mother has had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Childhood obesity has…
Volunteering later in life can enhance mental health and wellbeing
Becoming a volunteer later on in life can result in good mental health and wellbeing, according to researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Birmingham.However,…