Newswise — A new study led by researchers from the University of Sydney has found young women’s engagement with social media plays a major role in shaping how they think – and act – in relation to their health.
The research, published in the peer reviewed journal Health Marketing Quarterlystudied 30 women aged between 18 and 35 during the 2021 COVID-19 lockdowns to understand the factors influencing them to adopt diets and exercise messages on social media platforms Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Lead author of the study, PhD candidate Clare Davies from the Discipline of Media and Communications, said the…
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Couple killed at Texas mall shooting along with 3-year-old son met in Boston, had ‘perfect synergy’
DALLAS (AP) — Kyu Cho had a generous spirit and joyful belly laugh that delighted his friends. His wife, Cindy Cho, was quieter, described by those who knew her as sweet and kind. Together, the parents of two young sons complement each other perfectly, strong in their faith and devoted to family and friends.
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“That’s what I keep hearing in my head when I think of them: Just Kyu laughing so deeply and Cindy just kind of shaking her head and laughing along,” said their…
People too tired to lead healthier lifestyles, UK survey finds | Health
It’s the question many of us ask ourselves: why don’t I exercise more, eat better food and generally lead a healthier lifestyle?
For many who want to, but just can’t seem to make it happen, it turns out the answer to that question is – feeling just too tired.
A survey has found that tiredness is why 35% of people don’t make changes to their diet and physical activity levels that would help them close the gap between good intentions and concrete action.
The results, from a YouGov poll of 2,086 UK adults for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF),…
[Column] Healthy life expectancy at 73.1 years: Korean elderhood is getting healthier < Opinion < Article
Amid the global population aging, defining the period of elderhood has been sparking debates everywhere. One of the most significant controversies regarding this matter is taking place in France, where massive protests have erupted surrounding a bill proposing to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. In South Korea, various welfare programs such as basic pensions, long-term care insurance for older adults, and free public transportation for the elderly are provided based on the age of 65., even mentioning the need to adjust the age for elderhood due to changes in the social structure Hence is considered…