A new University of Iowa study indicates that overall, college-aged men are good at remembering whether a woman expressed sexual interest or rejection. But as researchers examined variations in sexual-cue recall, they found that men with a history of more frequent serious relationships did a better job remembering the cues, while men who scored higher on a sexual aggression survey performed worse.
An Indiana U. study is the largest nationally representative survey of sexual behavior ever fielded, providing an updated and much needed snapshot of Americans' sexual behaviors. The data are critical for health professionals addressing AIDS/HIV.
There’s evolution at work when she wants to cuddle after sex (and he, well, doesn’t). That’s the conclusion of a new study, “Sex Differences in Post-Coital Behaviors in Long- and Short-Term Mating: An Evolutionary Perspective,” appearing in an upcoming issue of The Journal of Sex Research.
It's common knowledge that newlyweds who yell or call each other names have a higher chance of getting divorced. But a new University of Michigan study shows that other conflict patterns also predict divorce.
Men who are looking for short-term companionship are more interested in a woman's body than those looking for a long-term relationship, who focused on a woman's face.
A recent article by Laura Rosenbury, JD, professor of law, examines laws governing child custody, sex toys and off-hours affairs. All are the result of legal rulings from a Supreme Court decision once expected to broaden sexual rights, Rosenbury writes in the article “Sex In and Out of Intimacy,” published in July in the Emory Law Journal.
In the first study of its kind, researchers have found compelling evidence that our best and worst experiences in life are likely to involve not individual accomplishments, but interaction with other people and the fulfillment of an urge for social connection.
Relationships that start with a spark and not much else aren’t necessarily doomed from the get-go, new University of Iowa research suggests.
It’s a symbol of courage and sacrifice, of sin and sexuality, of power and passion – and now new research demonstrates that the color red makes men more alluring to women.
Wearing the color red or being bordered by the rosy hue makes a man more attractive and sexually desirable to women, finds a multicultural study published Aug. 2 in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. And women are unaware of this arousing effect.
The pain and anguish of rejection by a romantic partner may be the result of activity in parts of the brain associated with motivation, reward and addiction cravings, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurophysiology.
A new Baylor University study has found that there are two fundamental underlying concerns when partners in a committed relationship fight.
The ups and downs of romantic relationships have a greater effect on the mental health of young men than women, according to a new study by sociology professor Robin Simon. She found that both the harmful effects of a rocky relationship and the emotional benefits of a positive romantic relationship affect men more.
Many people think they have discriminating tastes regarding romantic interests. An Indiana U. study has found that men and women are greatly influenced by what their friends -- and strangers -- think of their potential fling or relationship partner.
A University of Iowa study found that one-third of sexual relationships in the Chicago area lack exclusivity. One in 10 men and women reported that both they and their partner had slept with other people. Lovers in "friends with benefits" situations or those "hooking up" with a stranger or acquaintance proved much more likely to have multiple partners.
A Baylor University researcher, who has conducted extensive research on how couples can best resolve relationship conflicts, has created a conflict resolution web site for couples totally based on his research.
While Valentine’s Day used to consist of the traditional dinner date and a gift of flowers or candy, the romance rules have changed, and in many cases, have become much more confusing. “Men no longer have clear-cut cues on how to treat a woman, and the mixed messages they get from the media and women themselves can often leave them questioning what to do,” says Andrew Irwin-Smiler, an assistant professor of psychology at Wake Forest University and an expert in masculinity at Wake Forest University.
Do you make the same mistakes in love over and over again? For example, do you always seem to pick the wrong partner or always experience the same negative romantic outcome? If so, you need to understand your developmental history of love and break the pattern.
A new national survey of adults found that the Internet is now second to only friends in the way people first meet. Two Iowa State University sociologists are conducting related research on newlywed couples who first met online.
USC Marshall experts are available to discuss consumer decision-making, impulse buying and Valentine’s Day.
Hospitals are beginning to use a new robotic catheter to treat abnormal heart rhythms. The robotic system enhances a doctor's natural ability, and is expected to contribute to improved outcomes.
Pam and Jim on The Office. Meredith and McDreamy on Grey’s Anatomy. Television shows depict many workplace romances, but in the real world how do co-workers view love on the job? According to one Ryerson University professor, most colleagues aren’t bothered by office romances as long as they don’t negatively affect the workplace.
Two faculty members at the University of Utah have over 35 years studying love, romance and relationships covering everyone from adolescents to couples in later life.
Those without a sweetheart this Valentine's Day need not drown their sorrows in heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. Kansas State University relationship expert Tony Jurich says instead, singles should make light of the traditionally couples holiday.
Ryerson University experts are available to discuss Valentine's Day-related topics -- from love to the health benefits of chocolate.
A new study suggests married couples are less likely than other couples to fight about jealousy -- but when they do, it's much more damaging. More than half of cohabiting individuals reported sexual jealousy, compared to about one-third of individuals who lived separately (such as dating couples), and just 18 percent of married individuals.
Saint Louis University cardiologist offers 10 healthy, tasty tips for giving your kitchen and diet a heart-healthy makeover.
Love is in the air, but Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be the only time to express love for your partner; rather, it should serve as a reminder to devote time and energy to your relationship every day.
Couples having problems are often advised to be more supportive of each other, but a series of University of Iowa studies shows that too much support -- or the wrong kind of support -- may actually do more harm than good.
Indiana U. experts in sports marketing, relationships and aging offer tips on buying the perfect sports-related gift for Her, how to survive Valentine's Day hype when single or widowed and dating in the Golden Years.
Research has documented that most men become much more jealous about sexual infidelity than they do about emotional infidelity. Women are the opposite, and this is true all over the world.
Love and emotions are discussed in depth by Prof. Aaron Ben-Ze'ev, President of the University of Haifa, philosopher and author of books on the subject.
Many people who find themselves alone on Valentine's Day may consider turning to the internet to be looking for love in all the wrong places. But new research by an Iowa State University sociologist has found that online stigma may be fading when it comes to finding their potential mates.
How exercise affects heart health.
Hamilton College Classicist comments on modern vs. ancient expressions of love.
Virginia Tech researcher Pavlos Vlachos and his students in the College of Engineering have a tall order to tackle: Stem the grim progression of heart disease. Projects include better understanding the flow of blood in and out of the heart; improving artery stents; and creating a system that can mimic the sounds of a diseased heart in order to develop sensors that can form a diagnosis.
Nearly 500,000 women in the U.S. die from heart disease each year. It is the number one killer of all women. However, women who have heart attacks tend not to seek help from doctors as quickly as men do. Women often wait an hour longer than men to seek help, and that hour can sometimes be too late. Dr. Paula Miller, Cardiac Rehabilitation Director of the UNC Heart Center, says it's time that women take heart and take care of their cardiovascular health. In this video, she explains five things every woman should know about heart health.
World-leading cardiovascular specialists, researchers, family physicians and the public will learn what’s new in cardiovascular treatment, patient care and research at the second annual Peter Munk Cardiovascular Symposium, Partnerships in Integrative Patient Care, on January 29 and 30 at the Toronto Metropolitan Hotel.
New, Less-Invasive Diagnostic for Cardiovascular Disease: Catheterization through the wrist, rather than the femoral artery. Fewer risks. Less Bleeding.
American Heart Month in February is the perfect time to initiate lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk of cardiovascular diseases, the world’s largest killers. Fitness expert Karin Richards provides simple lifestyle changes that can keep your heart healthy.
I am 52 years old with no history of heart disease. I survived a heart attack and had six stents placed in my heart at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. People would say, myself included, that this couldn't be true because I was active, fit and tried to set a good example for those around me.
1) Heart Fair by NYU Cardiac & Vascular Institute; 2) Women Versus Men When It Comes to Heart Attack; 3) Know Your Numbers; 4) Cutting Down on Salt Can Prevent Heart Disease; 5) Breakthrough Imaging Technology is Helping Cardiologists and Surgeons Better Treat Heart Disease...
There may well be another important reason for giving your sweetheart sweets for Valentine’s Day besides the traditional romantic one: The “chocolate cure” for emotional stress is now getting new support from a clinical trial published online in ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research. It found that eating about an ounce and a half of dark chocolate a day for two weeks reduced levels of stress hormones in the bodies of people feeling highly stressed.
UCLA medical experts provide heart healthy gift, food and activity ideas for Valentine's Day.
Chronic stress following Hurricane Katrina contributed to a three-fold increase in heart attacks in New Orleans more than two years after levee breaches flooded most of the city, according to researchers at Tulane University School of Medicine.
Heart disease can affect almost every aspect of life- from a change in sleeping habits to the fight against diabetes to many things in between. The following is a tip sheet from the experts at LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, Maryland to start discussions about heart health.
Coronary heart disease costs the health care system more than $475 billion annually. Cardiac rehabilitation programs, which teach heart attack and bypass patients how to make lifestyle changes including exercise and diet, yield measurable outcomes at a low cost, but lack appeal of flashy stents.
Cardiologists at the University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago are leading the Midwest in offering improved treatment options to patients, from the most advanced techniques in angioplasty, to lowering the amount of radiation exposure during heart scans, to opening an innovative clinic that treats heart disease and depression together.
The Pediatric Heart Center at Tulane Hospital for Children has opened the first and only Hybrid Cath Lab in Louisiana.
Matters of the heart dominate in February with Valentine’s Day and the American Heart Association’s ‘Heart Month’ topping the list. The University of Houston offers resources that range from heart disease research to the analysis of relationships.
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