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Exposure to pesticides in food, air and water ups diabetes risk

Scientists have found that there is a direct relationship between exposure to pesticides (Persistent Organic Pollutants, CPOs) in food, air and water and prevalence of type 2 diabetes in adults, regardless of age, gender and body mass index.These substances tend to concentrate in body fat, and they might be one of the reasons why obese… Seguir Leyendo Exposure to pesticides in food, air and water ups diabetes risk

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Exposure to pesticides in food, air and water ups diabetes risk

Scientists have found that there is a direct relationship between exposure to pesticides (Persistent Organic Pollutants, CPOs) in food, air and water and prevalence of type 2 diabetes in adults, regardless of age, gender and body mass index.These substances tend to concentrate in body fat, and they might be one of the reasons why obese… Seguir Leyendo Exposure to pesticides in food, air and water ups diabetes risk

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Exposure to pesticides in food, air and water ups diabetes risk

Scientists have found that there is a direct relationship between exposure to pesticides (Persistent Organic Pollutants, CPOs) in food, air and water and prevalence of type 2 diabetes in adults, regardless of age, gender and body mass index.These substances tend to concentrate in body fat, and they might be one of the reasons why obese… Seguir Leyendo Exposure to pesticides in food, air and water ups diabetes risk

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Men view overweight females more unfavourably than women

Washington, January 26 (ANI): Men like female thinness more than women and they find female overweight more unpleasant than women do, a University of Granada study has revealed.In addition, the study revealed that women who are not comfortable with their body perceive women with a «normal» body -i.e. women with a healthy weight- as a… Seguir Leyendo Men view overweight females more unfavourably than women

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Men view overweight females more unfavourably than women

Washington, January 26 (ANI): Men like female thinness more than women and they find female overweight more unpleasant than women do, a University of Granada study has revealed.In addition, the study revealed that women who are not comfortable with their body perceive women with a «normal» body -i.e. women with a healthy weight- as a… Seguir Leyendo Men view overweight females more unfavourably than women

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Thin women find ‘healthy’ peers a threat

Madrid, Jan 27 (IANS) Thin women, who are not comfortable with their bodies, consider peers with a ‘healthy’ weight as a threat, says a Spanish study.Similarly, males prefer thin females more than women themselves and also find overweight females more unpleasant than reed thin women.Researchers from the University of Granada’s department of personality, evaluation and… Seguir Leyendo Thin women find ‘healthy’ peers a threat

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Thin women find ‘healthy’ peers a threat

Madrid, Jan 27 (IANS) Thin women, who are not comfortable with their bodies, consider peers with a ‘healthy’ weight as a threat, says a Spanish study.Similarly, males prefer thin females more than women themselves and also find overweight females more unpleasant than reed thin women.Researchers from the University of Granada’s department of personality, evaluation and… Seguir Leyendo Thin women find ‘healthy’ peers a threat

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Saliva test can reveal decision-making skills

University of Granada researchers have found that cortisol levels in saliva are associated with a person’s ability to make good decisions in stressful situations.In a study, researchers at the University of Granada Group of Neuropsychology exposed the participants (all women) to a stressful situation by using sophisticated virtual reality technology.They found that people who are… Seguir Leyendo Saliva test can reveal decision-making skills

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Saliva test can reveal decision-making skills

University of Granada researchers have found that cortisol levels in saliva are associated with a person’s ability to make good decisions in stressful situations.In a study, researchers at the University of Granada Group of Neuropsychology exposed the participants (all women) to a stressful situation by using sophisticated virtual reality technology.They found that people who are… Seguir Leyendo Saliva test can reveal decision-making skills