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Opposites Don’t Actually Attract in Relationships, New Study Finds
A study of 130 traits in millions of couples over more than a century finds people in long-term relationships are much more likely than not to be similar.
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What to Expect From Couples Counseling
Though couples counseling can sound unromantic, it can be a place to improve communication and learn more about your partner. Here is what to expect from couples counseling.
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1 in 3 Men Open to Having More Than One Partner. Women, Not So Much
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 14, 2023
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Being in a marriage or long-term relationship typically includes promises of monogamy, but new research shows a surprising number of folks, mostly men, are open to the idea of having another person in the mix.
Fully one-third of men in the United Kingdom are open to the ...
Opposites May Not Attract After All, Study of Millions of Couples Finds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 8, 2023
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There's an adage that in romantic relationships, opposites attract. Now, a large, new study confirms that just like many old sayings, it's wrong.
In an analysis of about 200 studies involving millions of couples, researchers came to the conclusion that there is little be...
No 'Beer Goggles': Drinking Doesn't Make Others Seem More Attractive, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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Many a person has blamed "beer goggles" following a regrettable one-night stand, but a new study suggests that there's no such thing.
Rather, alcohol acts more like "liquid courage," according to findings published in the
Intimate Relationships a Factor in 1 in 5 Suicides
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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One in five people who die by suicide experienced intimate partner problems that included divorce, separation, arguments and violence, new research shows.
“I think people hear the term intimate partner problems and go straight to intimate partner violence. That is a co...
Healthy Relationships Could Bring Healthier Bodies, Study Shows
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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Close relationships -- and whether your experiences within those relationships are positive or negative -- could influence your physical health.
New research found that the way you feel about your close relationships may affect the way your body functions.
“Both ...
Looking for Love on V-Day? All That Swiping May Not Help
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 13, 2023
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If you're one of the millions seeking The One this Valentine's Day, here's a tip: Try swiping less.
This is the main message from a new study that ...
Kisspeptin: Is Injected Hormone the Remedy for Flagging Libido?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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If you are one of the millions of people distressed by low libido, help may be on the way in the form of a new hormone shot.
Two new British studies suggest that injections of the hormone kisspeptin could boost sexual desire in men and women. When folks with low sex...
Is Oxytocin Really the 'Love Hormone'? Rodent Research Raises Doubt
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2023
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The "love hormone" oxytocin might not play the critical role in forming social bonds that scientists have long believed, a new animal study suggests.
Prairie voles bred without receptors for oxytocin display the same monogamous mating, attachment and parenting behaviors ...
People in Open Relationships Face Stigma, Research Shows
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2022
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Even though roughly 1 in 5 Americans has been involved in an “open” relationship at some point in their lives, new research cautions that many end up bearing the brunt of stigmatizing and stressful disapproval.
The finding stems from a pair of fresh investigatio...
Can Sex Trigger an Asthma Attack?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2022
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Much like intense exercise, vigorous sex can trigger an asthma attack in folks with the chronic lung disease, according to new research.
"There is a lack of current literature available on the prevalence of sexual intercourse presenting as exercise-induced asthma," said ...
'First Impression' Factors That Matter When Dating Turns to Love
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2022
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When it comes to love, first impressions matter.
But what exactly fuels the flames of romance?
It turns out that compatibility and popularity are two of the key factors shaping who people pursue as potential partners, a new speed-dating study suggests.
“Alt...
Bad Marriages Put Heart Attack Recovery in Peril
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2022
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A bad marriage can break your heart -- literally.
Heart attack survivors in a stressful relationship are more likely to have a rocky recovery, a new study reports.
"We found there's an independe...
Who's Got the Strongest Sex Drive, Men or Women?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2022
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Perhaps to no one's surprise, new research has determined that men do, in fact, have a much stronger sex drive than women.
After reviewing more than 200 studies, investigators "found that men consistently report a higher sex drive," said study author Julius Frankenbach,...
Vaginal or C-Section, Method of Childbirth Won't Affect a Couple's Sex Life Later
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2022
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Childbirth shouldn't put any dent in your future lovin', regardless of the way your baby was delivered, new research assures.
Sexual enjoyment isn't affected at all by method of delivery in the years following childbirth, according to
Spouse Getting Weight-Loss Surgery? Your Marriage Might Be in Trouble
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2022
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People who have weight loss surgery often see improvements in type 2 diabetes and other diseases, but these surgeries and the lifestyle changes they require can also have spillover effects on other aspects of life, including relationships.
Compared to the general U.S. po...
Smells Like Friendship: Similar Body Odors May Draw Folks Together
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 24, 2022
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You and your best friend may have your noses to thank in helping bring you together, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that pairs of friends who'd just "clicked" upon meeting tended to smell more alike, compared to random pairs of strangers. What's more, a high-tec...
Singles or Couples: Who Sleeps Better?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore.
Yet, a new st...
A Lover's Embrace May Calm Women More Than Men
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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Is an upcoming final exam or big-time job interview stressing you out?
Hug your honey.
That's the takeaway from new research that showed how embracing your significant other can help calm women.
But sorry, guys, the same isn't true for you, according to the ...
Fewer Adults With ADHD Have 'Excellent' Mental Health
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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Two in five adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder say their mental health is excellent, which is significantly lower than people without the disorder, but still an encouraging finding, according to the authors of a new study.
Sex in the Senior Years: Why It's Key to Overall Health
- February 15, 2022
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Lovemaking isn't just for the young - older people gain a lot of satisfaction from amorous relations as well.
But things get complicated as people age, and many folks let this important part of life drift away rather than talk about sexual problems with either their part...
Valentine's Chocolates May Do Your Heart Good - Really
- February 14, 2022
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Giving dark chocolate to your sweetheart on Valentine's Day may be a win-win emotionally and physically, an expert suggests.
But it's important to keep any potential health benefits in perspective, noted Lizzy Davis, an assistant professor of nutrition sciences at the Un...
Breakup, Then Breakdown: Men Can Crumble Mentally When Romance Ends
- February 14, 2022
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There's some bad news for lovelorn men this Valentine's Day.
A new study has found that men are at an increased risk of mental illness after the breakdown of any romantic relationship. And, it found, stereotypes of masculinity may be partially to blame.
Researchers...
Could the 'Love Hormone' Help Drive Sex Addiction in Men?
- Robert Preidt
- February 3, 2022
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Men compelled to find myriad new partners and ways to have sex may be driven by high levels of the so-called "love hormone," oxytocin, new research suggests.
Oxytocin, which is produced by the...
Fragile Male Egos Have Many Women 'Faking It' in the Bedroom
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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A trio of new studies are confirming what millions of women already know: Reacting to your man's insecurities can have you pretending the sexual satisfaction you do not feel.
The more a woman thinks her partner's ego is fragile, the more likely she is to protect those fe...
Many Teens Don't Realize STD Risks From Oral Sex: Poll
- Robert Preidt
- February 2, 2022
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Many American teens and young adults underestimate the risk of sexually transmitted infections from unprotected oral sex, and that's especially true of young men, a new survey shows.
Doctors say oral sex can transmit herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and human ...
Spit Test: Saliva Alerts Babies to Close Relationships
- Robert Preidt
- January 21, 2022
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Sharing food and smooching are two ways babies can suss out whom they can depend on to take care for them, a new study suggests.
The tell-tale clue common to both is a surprising one: saliva.
Could Face Masks Make You Better-Looking?
- Robert Preidt
- January 14, 2022
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Want to look more alluring? Wear a mask.
Really.
That's the takeaway from Welsh researchers who found that masking up may make men look more attract...
Unlucky in Love? It Can Damage Men's Health, Study Finds
- Cara Murez
- January 11, 2022
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Men who are broken-hearted or just unlucky in love could be more likely to have health-damaging inflammation, new research suggests.
Serious breakups and solo living for many years may increase the risk of ill health and death -- but apparently only for men, according t...
Social Media Tied to Higher Risk of Depression
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 23, 2021
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The latest in a spate of studies investigating links between use of social media and depression suggests the two go hand in hand.
"The relationship between social media and mental health has been the subject of a lot of debate," said Dr. Roy Perlis, lead author of the ne...
Most Romantic Couples Started Out as Friends, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2021
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Some think that romance begins when two strangers catch each other's eye across a crowded room. Others seek it out by swiping right.
But new research suggests that more than two-thirds of all romantic relationships begin as friendships.
It's a question that Danu An...
Most Marriages Survive a Spouse's Brain Injury
- Cara Murez
- July 13, 2021
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Marriages can remain stable after something as challenging as a brain injury for one of the spouses, new research indicates.
Though past reports have suggested that divorce rates were high among those who experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI), that was not true for m...
'Blame Pandemic' Best Way to Save Relationships During Lockdown
- Cara Murez
- June 21, 2021
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Job stress, money problems and other everyday frustrations can undermine relationships, but big challenges like the coronavirus pandemic may actually leave couples happier, a new study reveals.
The reason: They're more likely to be aware that stress is affecting them.
Survey Finds Many Adults Don't Want Kids -- and They're Happy
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2021
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Marriage and children may be the norm for most Americans, but a new study shows that many people are choosing to remain child-free -- and they're happy that way.
The study of 1,000 Michigan adults found that one-quarter had opted not to have kids. And, on average, their ...
Looking for Love? Young People's Drinking Goes Up When Dating
- Cara Murez
- June 16, 2021
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When young adults are seeking a casual dating relationship, drinking is likely to follow, new research suggests.
Meanwhile, those who are already in a serious relationship are likely to drink less.
The study included more than 700 people in the Seattle area, aged 1...
Big Rise in U.S. Teens Identifying As Gay, Bisexual
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2021
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More teens in the United States are reporting their sexual identity as gay, lesbian or bisexual, nationwide surveys show.
Between 2015 and 2019, the percentage of 15- to 17-year-olds who said they identified as "non-heterosexual" rose from 8.3% to 11.7%, according to nat...
New Study Examines Sexuality of People With Autism
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2021
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Adults with autism report a broad range of sexuality -- being much more likely to identify as asexual, bisexual or homosexual than people without autism, a new study finds.
In a survey of nearly 2,400 adults, researchers found that those with autism were three to nine ti...
Regret That One-Night Stand? It Probably Won't Stop Another, Study Shows
- Cara Murez
- April 7, 2021
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You might think regret has an upside -- to help you avoid repeating a mistake -- but new research shows it's just not so, especially when it comes to casual sex.
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology asked volunteers to fill out a questionna...
Dating on V-Day? Why Some Are Better at a Good First Impression
- Cara Murez
- February 12, 2021
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Valentine's Day is Sunday and even amid a pandemic the search for love continues. When dating, will potential suitors think you're a prince or a frog?
That may depend on how genuinely happy you are with yourself and how well you present yourself, new research shows.
For Many Cancer Patients, Diagnosis Brings Psychological 'Silver Lining'
- Amy Norton
- January 11, 2021
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Could a cancer diagnosis sometimes produce positive life changes? In a new study, many people with colon cancer, even in advanced stages, believed their diagnosis had brought some beneficial effects to their lives.
In surveys of 133 colon cancer patients, researchers fo...
Can You Find True, Lasting Love on Tinder? Study Finds It's Possible
- Denise Mann
- January 7, 2021
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Tinder, Grindrand other dating apps have a reputation for encouraging casual hookups, but a new study suggests app users may be looking for -- and finding -- love in all the right places after all.
Unlike more traditional dating sites such as Match.com and EHarmony, the...
For Cancer Patients, Holiday Season Can Be a Stressful Time
- December 12, 2020
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The holiday season can be difficult for people with cancer, especially with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
As they undergo treatment and cope with symptoms and side effects, they may struggle to get any pleasure from the season, according to the Rut...
Study Gauges Mental, Physical Toll of Divorce
- Amy Norton
- December 4, 2020
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Couples going through a divorce may see their mental well-being deteriorate -- especially if they are having angry exchanges and other conflicts, a new study shows.
The findings are no surprise, experts said. But the study appears to be the first to capture how married p...
Fewer Tiny Newborns in States With More Reproductive Rights: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 14, 2020
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Greater reproductive rights for women -- such as access to sex education and birth control -- are associated with lower rates of low birth weight babies, a new study finds.
Reproductive rights refer to a woman's right to plan motherhood. This includes use of birth c...
How Important Is Sex as Women Age?
- Steven Reinberg
- September 28, 2020
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It's often thought that older women lose interest in sex, but many women continue to rate sex as important, a new study finds.
"In contrast to prior literature reporting that the importance of sex decreases as women move through midlife, we found that for a quarter ...
COVID Conflicts Are Putting Big Strains on Relationships
- Serena Gordon
- September 17, 2020
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As the coronavirus pandemic wears on, it's clear that not everyone's on the same page when it comes to preventing the risk of infection.
Lots of people wear masks, try to maintain social distancing and avoid large gatherings. But plenty of others forgo a mask or wear...
Cyberbullying Could Rise During Lockdown, But Parents Can Stop It
- Robert Preidt
- September 2, 2020
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Cyberbullying is less common among teens who feel loved and supported by their parents, new research shows.
The findings could be especially relevant during the coronavirus pandemic, say a team from New York University.
"With remote learning replacing class...
Will a Cheap Pill Cure Gonorrhea? New Test Can Tell
- Steven Reinberg
- August 7, 2020
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Researchers say a new test can tell which patients with gonorrhea will benefit from treatment with the antibiotic ciprofloxacin.
The low-cost drug has been out of use amid concern that the bacterium that causes gonorrhea was becoming resistant to it.
In th...
Stalking, Harassment of Partners Common Among Teens
- Robert Preidt
- July 23, 2020
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Nearly half of U.S. teens have been stalked or harassed by a partner or done the deed themselves, a new study finds.
"These victimization and perpetration numbers are unacceptably high," said study author Emily Rothman, a professor of community health sciences at Bos...
Many LGBTQ Youth Suffer From Mental Health Woes
- Steven Reinberg
- July 21, 2020
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As many as 40% of LGBTQ youth and more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth contemplated taking their life in the past year, according to a new report.
Also, one in three LGBTQ youth said they had been threatened or harmed because of their sexual identit...
Lockdown Led to Less Sex, Lower Use of HIV-Preventing Drugs: Survey
- Robert Preidt
- July 14, 2020
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About one-third of people prescribed drugs to prevent HIV stopped taking the medications when they were forced to stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey finds. The reason, they said: They weren't having sex.
Many discontinued the drugs without their ...