News articles tagged with 'relationship'
Relationship violence reported by young women linked to overly controlling male partner
— 6 Apr 2011 17:34 | HealthFor women, having a male partner who exhibits controlling behaviours such as limiting contact with friends and insisting on knowing one's whereabouts at all times, may be associated…
A woman's blues bring a relationship down
— 31 Mar 2011 15:25 | HealthDepression erodes intimate relationships. A depressed person can be withdrawn, needy, or hostile - and give little back…
What the brain saw
— 31 Mar 2011 15:18 | HealthThe moment we open our eyes, we perceive the world with apparent ease. But the question of how neurones in the retina encode what we 'see' has been a tricky one. A key obstacle to understanding…
'Pre-baby blues' due to lack of support from partner
— 14 Mar 2011 20:51 | HealthPregnancy is meant to be a joyous time however some women experience overwhelming 'baby blues' before the birth of their child. Anxiety and depression during pregnancy can result in…
Early male friendship as a precursor to substance abuse in girls
— 10 Mar 2011 18:08 | HealthIn childhood, boys and girls tend to form friendships almost exclusively with same-sex peers. Around early adolescence, they gradually begin to include other-sex friends in their network.…
How couples recover after an argument stems from their infant relationships
— 19 Feb 2011 10:06 | HealthWhen studying relationships, psychological scientists have often focused on how couples fight. But how they recover from a fight is important, too. According to a new study published…
Latino siblings of children with developmental disabilities at risk
— 17 Feb 2011 17:45 | HealthLatino siblings of children developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome and autism may face their own challenges, including anxiety and lower school performance, according to a…
Study examines phenomenon of women caring for ex-husbands
— 11 Feb 2011 15:42 | HealthThe ageing population, 65 years and older, includes nearly 3.8 million divorced men and women, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Illnesses and end-of-life issues can be particularly…
Marriage is good for physical and mental health
— 28 Jan 2011 16:12 | HealthThe 'smug marrieds' may have good reason to feel pleased with themselves as experts today confirm that long-term committed relationships are good for mental and physical health and…
The language of young love: The ways couples talk can predict relationship success
— 25 Jan 2011 18:05 | HealthWe know that people tend to be attracted to, date, and marry other people who resemble themselves in terms of personality, values, and physical appearance. However, these features only…