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Health: Mood News.
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Cosmetic Perfectionists
Clearly, women who are considering plastic surgery are dissatisfied with some aspect of their appearance-but does that mean they're pursuing physical perfection? In three studies involving 1,332 subjects, Canadian and Israeli scientists found a significant correlation between thoughts of getting a cosmetic procedure and measures of perfectionism-particularly a certain type of it. Among various groups of women surveyed by Simon B. Sherry of the University of Saskatchewan and other researchers, ?34 percent of gymgoers and 37 percent of college students said they had contemplated plastic surgery. Results of perfectionism questionnaires showed that this desire was directly linked not to high standards for oneself, but rather to the desire to look flawless to others-to conceal imperfections from people and live up to their perceived expectations. (This was especially true for the gym-goers.) For those who do decide to get a procedure, this motivation could result in unrealistic hopes and dissatisfaction even after "an aesthetically successful surgery," the researchers note.
41%
fewer sick days were taken by optimistic people versus less-positive types.
Good Habit
Forming
- Focus groups: a habit-forming evaluation technique.
- Magazine article from: Training & Development Journal O'Donnell, Judith M. July 1, 1988 700+ words
Focus Groups: A Habit-Forming Evaluation Technique Every trainer has a favorite training evaluation...careful though: Once tried, this effective technique could become habit forming. Defining the technique Focus group interviews are in-depth...
- No option for warning on habit-forming drugs.(American Pharmaceutical...
- Magazine article from: Medical Marketing & Media Dickinson, James G. September 1, 2000 700+ words
...says decisions on whether to include a warning statement on habit-forming drugs should not be optional for manufacturers. The proposed...requirement mandating a statement saying, "Warning -- May be habit forming." APhA says that since the proposal only repeals the requirement...
- Scouting Is 'Habit-Forming'.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire July 30, 2005 700+ words
...fashioned from a sassafras tree root at a summer camp long ago, a smile broadens on his deeply tanned face: "Scouting is habit-forming. In my time, I've had some influence on a lot of boys who grew up to be pretty respectable citizens. That's the name...
- Nasty Habits becomes habit-forming. (sportswear firm)
- Magazine article from: WWD Rosenblum, Anne November 11, 1987 700+ words
NASTY HABITS BECOMES HABIT-FORMING In two years, Nasty Habits has evolved into a 180-piece collection of contemporary fashion that hangs in 27 U.S. stores...
- MedSolve.com Launches "Habit-forming" Physician-Focused Portal.
- Press release article from: Business Wire April 6, 2000 700+ words
...office managers complete access to all their outsourcing and information needs - they never need to leave the site - it's habit forming," said Dr. Andrew Rice, Chairman. "MedSolve.com(SM) provides physicians and their staff time- and money-saving...
- Study: 'Smart drug' Provigil may be habit-forming.
- News wire article from: The America's Intelligence Wire March 17, 2009 700+ words
...men showed that the prescription drug Provigil caused changes in the brain's pleasure center, very much like potentially habit-forming classic stimulants. Modafinil, the drug's generic name, is sometimes used as an illegal study aid by college students...
- GLENMARK'S PAIN DRUG ENTERS CLINICAL TRIALS (GRC 15300 is non-habit forming...
- Magazine article from: India Business Insight January 24, 2009 700+ words
...15300 for treatment of pain, with the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency of the UK. GRC 15300 is a non-habit forming drug and is a better alternative for chronic pain treatment. In case the drug candidate is approved by the Medicines and...
- The narcolepsy drug Modafinil, which is increasingly being abused to improve...
- Magazine article from: Chemistry and Industry March 23, 2009 700+ words
The narcolepsy drug Modafinil, which is increasingly being abused to improve concentration, could be habit forming. A study of the effects of the drug on dopamine levels in 10 healthy men found that Modafinil dramatically increased dopamine...
- The Cherry Fairy Comes Early for 2004; Sweet, Healthy and Good with Everything,...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 30, 2004 700+ words
...dipped or popped in la bouche in their pure, unadulterated state, cherries are gloriously nutritious and shamelessly habit-forming. As a low fat, sodium free, and high fiber treat, they're as healthy as they are tasty. Cherries have landed a spot...
- Habit forming: Federal Circuit reverses MSPB two more times.(Law Review 0752)
- Magazine article from: The Officer October 1, 2007 700+ words
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed the Merit Systems Protection Board in cases arising under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) twice in three days in late August. See the story at www.roa.org/law_review. Other new articles this month at
