A new study found that individuals with a sensation-seeking personality are more sensitive to nicotine's mood-altering effects, particularly at lower doses. This increased sensitivity may be a key factor in their risk of becoming smokers.
A UCSF study found that women who perceived themselves higher on the social ladder reported better physical health, lower stress levels, and less abdominal fat. The researchers suggest that this perception is linked to a lower cortisol response to stress, which can contribute to metabolic and cardiovascular disease.
Research suggests that a woman's optimism during pregnancy can lead to healthier birth outcomes for her baby. Women with an optimistic outlook tend to exercise more frequently and have better nutrition, resulting in lower birth weight infants. Additionally, women who perceive themselves as higher on the social ladder report better phys...
A study published in Heart found that children born to mothers who starved during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy were three times more likely to develop coronary heart disease as adults. They also had higher blood pressure, weighed more, and a higher adverse cholesterol profile.