A new genetic study hopes to eradicate anorexia nervosa. The worldwide study, lead by researchers in Queensland, will explore the relationship between biology and psychology in the onset of the clinical eating disorder. Data collectors from Queensland Institute of Medical Research are recruiting more than 1200 women from the Australia to take part in the…
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The pursuit of the ‘perfect’ body is not something new; one only needs to look at Classical Greek sculpture to realise that. And the idea that this kind of body exists and is attainable – if only we stick to the right diet – is a dangerous myth. Every week, it seems, a new diet…
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Music has always been a big part of my life. When I was growing up there were always certain albums on repeat in my household. Having a proud Irish mother, these albums included The Corrs, anything by Van Morrison, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance soundtrack (no, I’m unfortunately not joking) and a compilation CD…
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