• Eating for health?

    Angela

    It shouldn’t be a crazy idea, but nowadays many people are eating just to be thin, and not to be healthy. A fantastic New York Times article focuses on current research on eating, dieting, and health and emphasizes the importance of what you eat as well as how much you eat. The article also suggests…

  • Dr. T in the “spotlight”

    Angela

    The UCLA Department of Psychology is shining a “spotlight” on the newest faculty-member in the health area – Dr. T!  Check it out here!

  • Weight Stigma Awareness Week

    Angela

    Today marks the beginning of BEDA National Weight Stigma Awareness Week. The goal is to bring awareness to this dangerous and pervasive form of social injustice. To learn more about Weight Stigma and to get involved in the movement to end it, visit the WSAW website.

  • Abuzz over Dr. T’s study!

    Angela

    Check it out here! Buzzfeed.com posted a review of Dr. T’s recent paper “Chronic psychological stress and racial disparities in Body Mass Index change between black and white girls aged 10-19.” The piece gives a great summary of this important research and the inside scoop on Dr. T’s thoughts about the findings and next steps.

  • We’re Home and Welcome Laura!

    Angela

    As many of you already know, the DiSH Lab’s been on the move, relocating from Rutgers to UCLA this summer. Now, after weeks of renovations and remodeling, the DiSH Lab’s beautiful new space is complete and awaiting the exciting research and experiments it will be home to. We’ll be posting pictures soon once we spruce…

  • Exercise now to avoid future stress!

    Angela

    Lots of people use exercise as a great way to unwind and de-stress. But a new study published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that moderate exercise can lessen the impact of stressors and lead to reduced anxiety for an extended period of time POST-workout. After working out, study participants not only showed initial…

  • Things doctors say to their patients

    Angela

    National Public Radio recently hosted a conversation about obesity, weight, and health with several medical professionals, where listeners were invited to share personal experiences of discussing obesity with doctors.  Click here to listen to (or read) the newscast full of interesting – and sometimes shocking – things that doctors say.

  • Does ambiance influence eating?

    Angela

    Evidently, yes! This study published in the journal Psychological Reports found that just by seating them in a “fine dining” atmosphere with soft music, linen tablecloths, and candles, customers at a popular fast food restaurant consumed fewer calories and ate more slowly. So if you’re worried about or prone to overeating, setting the right mood could…

  • Pregnancy duration’s impact on stress response

    Angela

    New research findings published in Psychoneuroendocrinology found that infants from shorter pregnancies had lower cortisol levels, measured after waking up. And since lower cortisol = lower stress, this seems like a good thing. However, this can actually indicate an under-developed hormone system, which can lead to excess immunological responses (like allergies). Read about it here!

  • A silver lining to pro-anorexia blogging?

    Angela

    The growing presence of “pro-ana” blogging communities has caused some serious controversy, especially among those trying to improve treatments for anorexia. However, this new research from the University of Indiana suggests that “pro-ana” blogs may offer a supportive and understanding community to people who are usually very isolated and silent. More importantly, in writing about experiences…

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