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23 Oct
More Seniors Splitting Up. Gray Divorce Rate Hits New High, Study Finds
The divorce rate among people 65+ nearly tripled from 1990 to 2022, and it looks like Baby Boomers are driving the trend.
30 Sep
What Do Families Fight About the Most? Interesting Answers from a New Study
From arguing about money to fighting over household chores, a new study looks at the top reasons American families are living with conflict.
26 Aug
There Are Many Types of Love, But One Fires Up Your Brain a Lot More than Others
Researchers used functional MRI to measure brain activity for different types of love from parental love to sexual adoration.
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Your Loving Partner Can Protect You From Chemo Brain
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2025
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A cancer patient’s bond with their partner can be a key factor in helping them ward off chemotherapy-related “brain fog,” a new study says
Patients in...
Ready for a Romantic Relationship? Your Friends' Opinions Matter
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2025
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This Valentine's Day, are you ready for something real or still playing the field?
New research suggests your friends probably share similar notions about your readiness for lasting love.
Researchers at Michigan State University in East Lansing tracked data on near...
Single Peoples' Personalities Differ from Partnered Peoples'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2024
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Single folks might seem like they’re free to have more fun, but a new study says they may pay the piper in their later years.
Lifelong single folks have lower scores on life satisfaction measures than those in long-term relationships, according to a study published...
Not 'Out of Your League': Folks Tend to Marry People as Attractive as They Are
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2024
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People largely date and marry people in their own "league,"as far as beauty is concerned, a new review finds.
Men and women are fairly accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness, and they tend to choose mates who have similar views of their own beauty, research...
1 in 3 Men Open to Having More Than One Partner. Women, Not So Much
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 14, 2023
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Being in a marriage or long-term relationship typically includes promises of monogamy, but new research shows a surprising number of folks, mostly men, are open to the idea of having another person in the mix.
Fully one-third of men in the United Kingdom are open to the ...
Opposites May Not Attract After All, Study of Millions of Couples Finds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2023
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There's an adage that in romantic relationships, opposites attract. Now, a large, new study confirms that just like many old sayings, it's wrong.
In an analysis of about 200 studies involving millions of couples, researchers came to the conclusion that there is little be...
No 'Beer Goggles': Drinking Doesn't Make Others Seem More Attractive, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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Many a person has blamed "beer goggles" following a regrettable one-night stand, but a new study suggests that there's no such thing.
Rather, alcohol acts more like "liquid courage," according to findings published in the
Intimate Relationships a Factor in 1 in 5 Suicides
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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One in five people who die by suicide experienced intimate partner problems that included divorce, separation, arguments and violence, new research shows.
"I think people hear the term intimate partner problems and go straight to intimate partner violence. That is a comp...
Healthy Relationships Could Bring Healthier Bodies, Study Shows
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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Close relationships -- and whether your experiences within those relationships are positive or negative -- could influence your physical health.
New research found that the way you feel about your close relationships may affect the way your body functions.
"Both po...
Looking for Love on V-Day? All That Swiping May Not Help
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2023
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If you're one of the millions seeking The One this Valentine's Day, here's a tip: Try swiping less.
This is the main message from a new study that ...
Kisspeptin: Is Injected Hormone the Remedy for Flagging Libido?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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If you are one of the millions of people distressed by low libido, help may be on the way in the form of a new hormone shot.
Two new British studies suggest that injections of the hormone kisspeptin could boost sexual desire in men and women. When folks with low sex...
Is Oxytocin Really the 'Love Hormone'? Rodent Research Raises Doubt
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2023
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The "love hormone" oxytocin might not play the critical role in forming social bonds that scientists have long believed, a new animal study suggests.
Prairie voles bred without receptors for oxytocin display the same monogamous mating, attachment and parenting behaviors ...
People in Open Relationships Face Stigma, Research Shows
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2022
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Even though roughly 1 in 5 Americans has been involved in an "open"relationship at some point in their lives, new research cautions that many end up bearing the brunt of stigmatizing and stressful disapproval.
The finding stems from a pair of fresh investigations: T...
Can Sex Trigger an Asthma Attack?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2022
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Much like intense exercise, vigorous sex can trigger an asthma attack in folks with the chronic lung disease, according to new research.
"There is a lack of current literature available on the prevalence of sexual intercourse presenting as exercise-induced asthma," said ...
'First Impression' Factors That Matter When Dating Turns to Love
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2022
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When it comes to love, first impressions matter.
But what exactly fuels the flames of romance?
It turns out that compatibility and popularity are two of the key factors shaping who people pursue as potential partners, a new speed-dating study suggests.
"Altho...
Bad Marriages Put Heart Attack Recovery in Peril
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2022
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A bad marriage can break your heart -- literally.
Heart attack survivors in a stressful relationship are more likely to have a rocky recovery, a new study reports.
"We found there's an independe...
Who's Got the Strongest Sex Drive, Men or Women?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2022
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Perhaps to no one's surprise, new research has determined that men do, in fact, have a much stronger sex drive than women.
After reviewing more than 200 studies, investigators "found that men consistently report a higher sex drive," said study author Julius Frankenbach,...
Vaginal or C-Section, Method of Childbirth Won't Affect a Couple's Sex Life Later
- HealthDay Reporter
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2022
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Childbirth shouldn't put any dent in your future lovin', regardless of the way your baby was delivered, new research assures.
Sexual enjoyment isn't affected at all by method of delivery in the years following childbirth, according to
Spouse Getting Weight-Loss Surgery? Your Marriage Might Be in Trouble
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2022
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People who have weight loss surgery often see improvements in type 2 diabetes and other diseases, but these surgeries and the lifestyle changes they require can also have spillover effects on other aspects of life, including relationships.
Compared to the general U.S. po...
Smells Like Friendship: Similar Body Odors May Draw Folks Together
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2022
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You and your best friend may have your noses to thank in helping bring you together, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that pairs of friends who'd just "clicked" upon meeting tended to smell more alike, compared to random pairs of strangers. What's more, a high-tec...
Singles or Couples: Who Sleeps Better?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore.
Yet, a new st...
A Lover's Embrace May Calm Women More Than Men
- HealthDay Reporter
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
- Full Page
Is an upcoming final exam or big-time job interview stressing you out?
Hug your honey.
That's the takeaway from new research that showed how embracing your significant other can help calm women.
But sorry, guys, the same isn't true for you, according to the ...
Fewer Adults With ADHD Have 'Excellent' Mental Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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Two in five adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder say their mental health is excellent, which is significantly lower than people without the disorder, but still an encouraging finding, according to the authors of a new study.
Sex in the Senior Years: Why It's Key to Overall Health
- HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2022
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Lovemaking isn't just for the young - older people gain a lot of satisfaction from amorous relations as well.
But things get complicated as people age, and many folks let this important part of life drift away rather than talk about sexual problems with either their part...
Valentine's Chocolates May Do Your Heart Good - Really
- HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2022
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Giving dark chocolate to your sweetheart on Valentine's Day may be a win-win emotionally and physically, an expert suggests.
But it's important to keep any potential health benefits in perspective, noted Lizzy Davis, an assistant professor of nutrition sciences at the Un...
Breakup, Then Breakdown: Men Can Crumble Mentally When Romance Ends
- HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2022
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There's some bad news for lovelorn men this Valentine's Day.
A new study has found that men are at an increased risk of mental illness after the breakdown of any romantic relationship. And, it found, stereotypes of masculinity may be partially to blame.
Researchers...
Could the 'Love Hormone' Help Drive Sex Addiction in Men?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robert Preidt
- February 3, 2022
- Full Page
Men compelled to find myriad new partners and ways to have sex may be driven by high levels of the so-called "love hormone," oxytocin, new research suggests.
Oxytocin, which is produced by the...
Fragile Male Egos Have Many Women 'Faking It' in the Bedroom
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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A trio of new studies are confirming what millions of women already know: Reacting to your man's insecurities can have you pretending the sexual satisfaction you do not feel.
The more a woman thinks her partner's ego is fragile, the more likely she is to protect those fe...
Many Teens Don't Realize STD Risks From Oral Sex: Poll
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robert Preidt
- February 2, 2022
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Many American teens and young adults underestimate the risk of sexually transmitted infections from unprotected oral sex, and that's especially true of young men, a new survey shows.
Doctors say oral sex can transmit herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and human ...
Spit Test: Saliva Alerts Babies to Close Relationships
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robert Preidt
- January 21, 2022
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Sharing food and smooching are two ways babies can suss out whom they can depend on to take care for them, a new study suggests.
The tell-tale clue common to both is a surprising one: saliva.
Could Face Masks Make You Better-Looking?
- HealthDay Reporter
- Robert Preidt
- January 14, 2022
- Full Page
Want to look more alluring? Wear a mask.
Really.
That's the takeaway from Welsh researchers who found that masking up may make men look more attract...
Unlucky in Love? It Can Damage Men's Health, Study Finds
- HealthDay Reporter
- Cara Murez
- January 11, 2022
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Men who are broken-hearted or just unlucky in love could be more likely to have health-damaging inflammation, new research suggests.
Serious breakups and solo living for many years may increase the risk of ill health and death -- but apparently only for men, according t...
Social Media Tied to Higher Risk of Depression
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 23, 2021
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The latest in a spate of studies investigating links between use of social media and depression suggests the two go hand in hand.
"The relationship between social media and mental health has been the subject of a lot of debate," said Dr. Roy Perlis, lead author of the ne...