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Women ‘feel more intense emotion than men during conflict’

A study has found that women feel more intense emotions than men when a conflict arises within the couple. Conversely, it is men -who mostly express «powerful emotions» as wrath or despise- who cause conflicts more frequently. Researchers from the Department of Social Psychology of the University of Granada, Inmaculada Valor Segura, Francisca Exposito y… Seguir Leyendo Women ‘feel more intense emotion than men during conflict’

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Using drones against Al-Qaeda won’t stop new attacks in Europe, US: Jihad expert

An expert in jihadism at the University of Granada has said drones won’t be efficient or enough to prevent Al Qaeda attacks in Europe and USA. Professor Javier Jord n Enamorado said that unmanned aerial vehicles are inefficient to prevent new terrorist attacks against Europe and the USA, but admitted that they could be employed in… Seguir Leyendo Using drones against Al-Qaeda won’t stop new attacks in Europe, US: Jihad expert

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50pc of bipolar disorder patients suffer work, social or family disabilities

A study conducted at the University of Granada has found that 50 pc of patients with bipolar disorder suffer some type of work, social and family disability, and approximately 20 pc present some disorder at the three levels. The research study analyzed the factors associated to higher work, social and family disabilities in a sample of… Seguir Leyendo 50pc of bipolar disorder patients suffer work, social or family disabilities

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Exposure to organochloride pesticides alters semen quality: Study

A University of Granada study has shown that exposure to organochloride pesticides alters semen quality. Two in 10 young people in South East Spain have poor sperm density, which involves requiring more time to accomplish fertilization. The most common means of exposure to pesticides is food and other household products. According to the study, combined… Seguir Leyendo Exposure to organochloride pesticides alters semen quality: Study

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Eating disorders ‘double in Muslim teens than in Christian’

A University of Granada study has found that eating disorders are 2.3-fold higher among Muslim adolescents than among their Christian classmates. The study also found that body dissatisfaction was 1.8-fold higher in the former group. Finally, as a general conclusion, an average of one in four adolescents suffers some type of eating disorder, and 15 percent suffers… Seguir Leyendo Eating disorders ‘double in Muslim teens than in Christian’

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6 out of 10 male drug-addicts abuse their intimate partners

New research has revealed a high rate of gender-based violence -both physical and psychological- directed by drug-addict men against their partners. The study conducted at the University of Granada also detailed the type of violence perpetrated. Personal control, sexual abuse, emotional neglect and emotional blackmail out of guilt are the most prevalent forms of abuse in… Seguir Leyendo 6 out of 10 male drug-addicts abuse their intimate partners

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Goji berries ‘have a significant placebo effect’

Goji berries will not have any positive effect on people that do not follow a balanced diet, according to a University of Granada professor specialist in Nutrition. The species Lycium Barbarum is currently imported from China and comes from the Mediterranean regions and grows in other mild regions of the world. While the consumption of… Seguir Leyendo Goji berries ‘have a significant placebo effect’

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‘Physically fit teens have better appetite control and energy expenditure’

A research reveals that children in good shape have better appetite control and energy expenditure. The study conducted at the Department of Physiology of the University of Granada revealed that physically fit adolescents aged 12-17 present increased levels of insulin and leptin. Insulin and leptin are hormones involved in the development of diabetes, appetite control… Seguir Leyendo ‘Physically fit teens have better appetite control and energy expenditure’