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Men 'prefer curvy women those those who are size zero', study claims - Daily Telegraph 28th October 2009
"Men prefer “normal” sized women with average weight and curves then those who are fashionably thin with a size zero body, a study claims. "
Yes, children DO make you happier - Daily Mail 27th October 2009
"It may come as a surprise to those struggling to cope with sleepless nights and mountains of nappies.
But having children really does make you happier, researchers say.
The finding, based on the experiences of tens of thousands of British parents, contradicts a host of other studies which have concluded that having children can ruin even the most blissful of relationships. "
The start of the 11 year itch: Figures reveal this is now the time when most get divorced - Daily Mail 18th October 2009
"Britons are no longer succumbing to the seven-year itch - or at least are making the best of things for a few years longer.
The phenomenon, made famous by the 1955 film of the same name, is based on the assumption that dissatisfaction with a spouse kicks in after seven years. "
Childhood cancer survivors 'less likely to marry' - Daily Telegraph 8th October 2009
"Childhood cancer survivors are much less likely to get married when they grow up than their classmates, a new study shows. "
How the Woman in the Mask fell in love with life again - Daily Mail 5th October 2009
"The screech of metal against metal, wheels scraping along the steel track, was what frightened Pam Warren the most.
The last time she'd heard that noise was on October 5, 1999, sitting in coach H of the 6.03am Great Western express to London Paddington just before it crashed head-on with the 8.06am Thames Train to Bedwyn, killing 31 people and injuring more than 400. "
Loneliness could heighten risk of breast cancer, study finds - Daily Telegraph 30th September 2009
"Lonely women could be at greater risk from breast cancer, according to a study that suggests social isolation could also make other serious diseases more likely. "
Proportion of births outside marriage 'has risen to highest ever level' - Daily Telegraph 24th September 2009
The proportion of babies born outside marriage has risen to its highest every level, new figures show.
Half of babies now born outside marriage - Daily Mail 25th September 2009
Almost half of all babies are born outside marriage, offical figures have revealed.
The rate of 46 per cent for the first three months of this year is the highest ever for England and Wales.
Women 'more likely to stand by sick partners than men' - Daily Telegraph 17th September 2009
Women are more likely to stand by sick partners than men, new research suggests.
Darth Vader voices 'scare girls' - BBC Health News 15th September 2009
Young girls are intimidated by deep voices such as Darth Vader but get to love them as they get older, new research has found.
The St Andrews University study found the fear soon changes to curiosity at puberty, when they are drawn to deep tones such as soul singer Barry White.
Bed sharing 'bad for your health' - BBC Health News 9th September 2009
Couples should consider sleeping apart for the good of their health and relationship, say experts.
Sleep specialist Dr Neil Stanley told the British Science Festival how bed sharing can cause rows over snoring and duvet-hogging and robs precious sleep.
Marriage 'cancer survival impact' - BBC Health News 24th August 2009
Married people are more likely to survive cancer, whereas those going through a break-up have the worst chance of beating it, a study shows.
US researchers from Indiana University analysed data on 3.8m people diagnosed with cancer between 1973 and 2004.
Marriage breakdown affects cancer survival chances: research - Daily Telegraph 24th August 2009
People whose marriage has broken down at the time they are diagnosed with cancer do not live as long as those who are widowed, divorced or had never got married, research has shown.
Why marriage is better for men than quitting smoking - Daily Mail 22nd August 2009
They may joke that marriage raises their blood pressure. But walking down the aisle actually has a positive effect on a man's health, scientists say.
They found that a long marriage lowers a man's chance of developing serious health problems and is more effective than giving up smoking when guarding against potentially fatal diseases.
Men who look good on the dance floor make the fittest mates, claim scientists - The Telegraph 8th July 2009
Men who dance well are more likely to attract women, a study shows.
Why women think good dancers make better life partners - Daily Mail 9th July 2009
Women are right to go for men who are good dancers - as they are more likely to produce healthy offspring, a study shows.
Researchers filmed 40 heterosexual male students dancing to the Robbie Williams song Let Me Entertain You and showed them to female students.
Dementia is greater risk for single people in later life, study finds - The Guardian 2nd July 2009
Divorcees, widowers and middle-aged people who live alone are much more likely to develop dementia than those who are married or who live together, researchers say.
The findings, from a Swedish team and published online by the British Medical Journal, suggest that being in a steady relationship helps insulate people against mental decline, while singletons and those who lack regular social contact are at greater risk of developing a brain-wasting condition such as Alzheimer's.
Divorcees and widows 'face three times the risk of Alzheimer's' - The Telegraph 3rd July 2009
People who are divorced or widowed are three times as likely to develop Alzheimer's in later life, according to a study which suggests loneliness is a significant cause of the condition.
How being married can cut your risk of Alzheimer's in later life - Daily Mail 3rd July 2009
Being married protects you against Alzheimer's in later life, claim researchers.
People who have a partner in middle age are at half the risk of developing dementia as those who live alone, says a study.
Getting divorced and becoming widowed in mid-life raises the risk three-fold.
Solo life ups gene dementia risk - BBC Health News 2nd July 2009
People who have a particular gene flaw and live alone in middle-age are at highest risk of developing dementia, researchers suggest.
The risk affects those who split up or were widowed from their long-term partner before the age of 50, Sweden's Karolinska Institute found.
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