Even if you’re in a brand-new relationship, chances are you’ll return to the same patterns from your previous relationships. It’s not necessarily good or bad; it just what researchers found when they studied the issue recently. Criteria for measurement The research team, which included scientists from Germany and Canada, looked at the data for 554 … Continue reading Study: We Repeat Old Patterns in New Relationships
New love can leave you feeling like you’re on top of the world. For the most part, the physical effects of a relationship are good. The neurophysiological benefits can include lowered blood pressure, decreased stress, pain relief and even improved cardiovascular health. But being “lovesick” can also bring with it some negative effects on the … Continue reading The Negative Effects of New Love
Does it feel like romance is dead? It doesn’t have to be! It’s up to you to romance your partner, even when it’s not going to lead to sex. Here are 20 ways to romance your wife or girlfriend that don’t take a ton of time, money or energy. 1. Make or buy her a … Continue reading 20 Ways to Romance Your Partner
If you’re experiencing stress, a new study suggests that you should think about your partner giving you support can help you cope better. Stress alleviated by relationships The research comes from a team of University of Arizona psychologists who had 102 volunteers undertake a stressful task. The participants were told to dip one foot into … Continue reading Manage Stress by Thinking of Your Partner
Divorce is stressful, but it also may change how much you exercise. Research has found that men and women change their number of steps after a breakup.
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Grooming can feel like an endless chore, especially for men with excessively fast-growing hair. But regular maintenance is necessary to look (and smell!) attractive and professional, not to mention that some types of grooming—such as brushing and flossing—can keep your mouth, gums and heart healthy! Brush up on some basic tips to help you looking … Continue reading Basic Grooming Tips for Men
It’s not exactly shocking, but a new study found that married men tend to have a higher BMI than unmarried men and men tend to gain weight after becoming a parent. Weight gain after marriage and fatherhood The research, which was published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, looked at data from 8,729 heterosexual … Continue reading Married Men and Fathers Tend to Gain Weight
Although previous studies have found that simple being in a marriage tends to increase longevity for men and reduce their health risks, there has been some debate about why. Some researchers have argued that it may be because healthier people are more likely to marry. Testing for bias To test for bias by selection, researchers … Continue reading Men’s Heart Health Affected by Marriage
There’s good news on the male-bonding relationships front! New research has found that “bromances” may be good for your health. Researchers found that male rats who experienced moderate stress became more prosocial, raising oxytocin levels. Increased oxytocin levels encourage bonding, which leads to resilience when faced with stress. The same effect on male-male relationships doesn’t … Continue reading Improve Your Health With Bromance Relationships
