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Dieting: Villain or scapegoat?

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 10:14 AM PDT

For decades, there has been an accepted definition of dieting in academia, and in society as a whole. Researchers recently reevaluated the decades of dieting research to redefine the way researchers and the public define -- and therefore understand - dieting and the culture of weight loss.

Benefits of time-restricted eating depend on age and sex

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 08:14 AM PDT

Time-restricted eating (TRE), a dietary regimen that restricts eating to specific hours, has garnered increased attention in weight-loss circles. A new study further shows that TRE confers multiple health benefits besides weight loss. The study also shows that these benefits may depend on sex and age.

Gender revolutions in who holds the purse strings

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 08:14 AM PDT

New research has uncovered considerable class differences in the gender revolution of who holds the purse strings among British couples. Low-earning and high-earning women are taking more control of the finances in their relationships, but in different ways, says the research.

Having a good listener improves your brain health

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 08:21 AM PDT

Researchers find having someone to listen to you when you need to talk is associated with greater cognitive resilience. New study shows social interaction in adulthood can stave off cognitive decline despite brain aging.