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In America the University of California, Berkeley has carried out a study (Thin-slicing study of the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene and the evaluation and expression of the prosocial disposition) on the body's receptor gene oxytocin; a gene commonly associated with bonding, empathy expressions of love. They found that we are hardwired to recognise empathetic strangers [...]
Binge drinking is a major health and safety issue affecting Australian young people, particularly females, this story is a clear illustration of how the pubs, clubs and alcohol industry is not only cashing in on the trend but driving it as well. "Anything that exploits the vulnerability of young people is contemptible and offering free vodka to [...]
A recent study on schoolies behaviour patterns confirms general perceptions about what young people do during the week long "celebration" at the Gold Coast. However it also revealed that many young people don't regard it as a positive experience but do it because it is considered the social norm and there are no other alternatives. Chief executive [...]
The senate has passed laws to enforce plain packaging of cigarettes. It is a world first and health experts expect that it will lead to significant improvements in health. Now, we need to do the same thing for alcohol! "If this legislation stops one young Australian from picking up a shiny, coloured packet and prevents [...]
It's well known that alcohol consumption, especially excessive consumption, predisposes to mental illness. It's also known that women are more vulnerable to this risk than men. Experts are also concerned about the growing rates of alcohol abuse in teenagers as well as working age women who might feel that their consumption patterns are "normal" when in [...]
The pornography industry's ongoing efforts to maximise the accessibility of porn has taken another step. And the industry has made it clear what their longs term aim is..... all pervading porn. The contribution of media outlets to the increasingly toxic social and cultural environment is fundamental. Sooner or later they must realise that they must take [...]
. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, arising from the exposure of the developing baby to alcohol while in the mother's womb, is becoming recognised as a potential cause for some of the behaviuoral and related disorders of young people that we see in ever greater numbers in our schools and homes. As the evidence regarding the exquisite [...]
The Mission Australia survey of Australian young people consistently indicates that body image more is more troubling to them than issues such as the environment and discrimination. We are now seeing primary school aged children dieting in order to bring their appearance more in line with expectations set by the media. Below is an example of how [...]
Great article about the use of sexualisation of women and chilren in advertising. Read it and tell reccommend it to others! Stop making sex objects of women and kids - mUmBRELLA.
There is now a growing realization that while it is true that negative thoughts and feelings are bad for you, forcing oneself to have positive thoughts and feelings doesn’t seem to have the opposite effect. In fact there are many health professionals who complain that they are often called upon to deal with the fall [...]
