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The article reports on a study linking perceived unattractiveness during adolescence to higher mortality risk by young adulthood, with the effect evident for females but not for males. It discusses possible evolutionary and social mechanisms, including health signaling and social treatment differences, and notes limitations and the need for caution in interpretation.
The topic is of interest to psychology enthusiasts because it highlights how social perceptions of appearance can intersect with health outcomes, stress, and gender differences, illustrating the complex ways social cognition influences real-life trajectories.
Article Title: Being seen as unattractive as a teen is linked to an earlier death for women, but not for men
Link to PsyPost Article: https://nolinkpreview.com/www.psypost.org/being-seen-as-unattractive-as-a-teen-is-linked-to-an-earlier-death-for-women-but-not-for-men/
#appearance #adolescence #mortality #genderdifferences #haloeffect #socialstress #healthpsychology #evolutionarypsychology #lookism #socialdeterminants
The article examines how declining trust in doctors among conservatives coincides with worse health outcomes and a growing health gap between conservative and liberal Americans, drawing on longitudinal health data and a 2024 survey. It highlights how political ideology relates to medical trust, healthcare utilization, and adherence to medical advice over time. The findings suggest that political beliefs may act as a social determinant of health, contributing to differing health trajectories.
The topic is of interest to psychology enthusiasts because it links political identity, trust, and health behaviors, illustrating how beliefs shape real-world health engagement and decision-making processes. It demonstrates the interplay between cognition, attitudes toward institutions, and health outcomes in a large, nationally representative context.
Article Title: Declining trust in doctors is widening the health gap between conservative and liberal Americans
Link to PsyPost Article: https://nolinkpreview.com/www.psypost.org/declining-trust-in-doctors-is-widening-the-health-gap-between-conservative-and-liberal-americans/
#healthpsychology #trustinmedicine #politicalideology #healthdisparities #healthbehaviors #doctorpatientrelationship #publichealth #healthcommunication #medicaladherence #politicsandhealth
Join us for a half-day workshop at the 40th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society
🔹Modelling self-efficacy in behaviour change using LEGO® Serious Play®
🎙️Zelda Di Blasi, PhD
Ready to unlock your skills? 🎙️Don't miss out on our upcoming full-day workshop at the EHPS 2026!
🔹Digital Health Interventions in Health Psychology: From Design and Regulation to Real World Delivery
🎙️Sophie Fawson
🎙️Rona Moss-Morris
🎙️Ereza Ibrahimi
🎙️Madison Milne-Ives
Enhance your knowledge at our dynamic half-day workshop!
🎙️Stefan Elbers
Don’t miss our full-day workshop on "Behaviour Change Intervention Ontology in Action: Harnessing the ontology for better evidence synthesis of Interventions" at the 40th Annual Conference of theEuropean Health Psychology Society (EHPS).
🎙️Paulina Schenk
🎙️Carolina Silva
🎙️Maya Braun
🎙️Micaela Santilli
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#EHPS #HealthPsychology #EHPS2026
Unlock your skills. Learn more about the half-day workshop on "Mixed-methods in health psychology research: What? Why? How?" at EHPS 2026!
Facilitator:
🎙️Richard de Visser
For more information, visit https://2026.ehps.net
This brief note highlights actionable health behaviors that intersect with mental health outcomes, offering practitioners a concise reference for discussing lifestyle risk reduction with clients. The emphasis on intermittent, vigorous activity and its association with lower disease risk can inform holistic care debates, framing physical activity as a component of cognitive and emotional well-being services.
Article Title: Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases
Link to Science Daily Mind-Brain News: https://www dot sciencedaily dot com/releases/2026/03/260330001126 dot htm
Just a few minutes of getting out of breath each day could dramatically cut your risk of major diseases—including heart disease, dementia, and diabetes. A large study of nearly 100,000 people found that it’s not just how much you move, but how intensely you move that matters. Short bursts of vigorous activity—like rushing for a bus or climbing stairs quickly—were linked to striking reductions in disease risk, especially for inflammatory conditions and brain health.
via Mind & Brain News -- ScienceDaily https://www dot sciencedaily dot com/news/mind_brain/
March 30, 2026 at 01:07AM
#healthpsychology #lifestylerisks #mindbrain #physicalactivity #diseaseprevention
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EHPS 2026
Psychotherapy Commission ACPE
Aleksandra Lazić, PhD