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video-games11 days ago•25 min saved

Win-Oriented Gaming Ties to Higher Anxiety, Study Shows

A PsyPost study analyzing 13,464 adult gamers found that those who play primarily to win have higher generalized anxiety than players motivated by relaxation, fun, or improvement. Using network analysis, researchers observed that relaxed/fun/improve motives link to more gaming hours for socially avoidant players, while win-motivated players show a distinct pattern and may reduce play as anxiety increases. Women more often cite fun or relaxation, men more often aim to improve or win. Higher generalized anxiety also predicted lower life satisfaction across all players. Limitations include a gender-imbalanced, League of Legends–centric sample; findings suggest mental-health guidance should consider individual gaming motivations.

via PsyPost|

#anxiety #gaming-motivations #gender-differences

science1 month ago•6 min saved

Left-Handedness Linked to Competitive Edge in One-on-One Showdowns

Italian researchers find left-handed people, especially men, display greater competitiveness (including hypercompetitiveness) in one-on-one contexts, aligning with an evolutionarily stable strategy; dexterity tests didn’t predict competitiveness, and general personality traits were similar across handedness, with men more competitive and women more avoidance-prone.

via WIRED|

#competitiveness #evolutionary-psychology #gender-differences

psychology1 month ago•25 min saved

Tracking 'Feel Sexy' in Books Reveals a Gendered Language of Desire

A study using the Google Books Ngram Viewer across 1800–2022 shows that the phrase 'feel sexy' is overwhelmingly used to describe women in published books, with 89% of qualifying phrases referencing female subjects. Variants like 'her feel sexy' and 'she felt sexy' are most common, and female versions appear about ten times more often than male ones, a trend that began in the late 1970s and accelerated after the 1990s, driven largely by heterosexual romance novels. The researchers link this to gendered sexual scripting and the concept of object of desire self-consciousness, while cautioning that books are just one communication channel and that future work should examine other media and languages and whether such language affects readers' mood or arousal.

via PsyPost|

#feel-sexy #gender-differences #google-books-ngram

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Immune cells and hormones may explain why women's pain lasts longer

New research in mice and humans suggests that immune cells produce IL-10 to help resolve pain, and sex differences in this response—shaped by testosterone—may explain why women often recover more slowly from injury and have a higher risk of chronic pain. These findings point to therapies that boost the body's natural pain-resolution system rather than only blocking pain signals.

via The Conversation|

#gender-differences #health #il-10

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Immune signals and testosterone may explain why women's pain lasts longer

A new Science Immunology study of 245 people with traumatic injuries, plus mouse experiments, suggests women’s pain lasts longer because their immune system is less effective at shutting off pain; men have higher interleukin-10, and testosterone boosts interleukin-10 production, helping pain fade faster. The findings, which align with observed sex differences in chronic pain, could guide future treatments (including hormone-based options) while acknowledging that pain biology is not explained by a single pathway.

via NBC News|

#chronic-pain #gender-differences #health

science2 months ago•6 min saved

Parity by adulthood: Sweden study suggests autism affects boys and girls nearly equally

Analyzing 2.7 million Swedes, the study finds autism diagnosis rates between males and females level to near parity by about age 20, implying women are not less likely to have autism but are diagnosed later, highlighting diagnostic biases and the need for revised screening practices.

via ScienceAlert|

#autism #bmj #diagnosis

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Autism in girls often diagnosed later, study finds

A Swedish study of 2.7 million people born 1985–2020 found 2.8% diagnosed with autism between ages 2 and 37. By age 20, male and female diagnosis rates were nearly equal, though boys were diagnosed earlier (median 13.1) than girls (15.9). The findings suggest underdiagnosis or later diagnosis in females, highlighting potential biases in diagnostic tools and the need for better recognition and support for autistic girls and women.

via The Guardian|

#adolescence #autism #diagnosis-delay

relationships-and-sexual-health2 months ago•17 min saved

Large study finds women’s sexual attractions and fantasies are more fluid than men’s

A massive analysis of 56,892 participants across three online datasets found that men show more gender-specific attraction and fantasies, while women exhibit a broader range of attractions and more non-preferred gender interest. Straight men were most exclusive; patterns among gay and lesbian participants varied. The study used direct self-reports and indirect measures (IAT and qIAT) and discusses implications for sexuality theories, including the roles of social norms and objectification. Limitations include online samples and reliance on proxy measures rather than physiological arousal.

via PsyPost|

#fantasies #gender-differences #implicit-association-test

health3 months ago•1 min saved

New Research Links Alcohol Consumption to Liver Damage and Cancer Risks

As the new year approaches, experts highlight the significant impact of alcohol on health, including the risk of severe liver disease with as few as two drinks per day for women and three for men, with women experiencing double the liver toxicity; alcohol-related liver disease has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the only effective treatment is abstinence.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#alcohol #alcohol-abstinence #covid-19-pandemic

health5 months ago•5 min saved

Gender Differences in Exercise Needs for Heart Disease Prevention

A study finds men need about twice as much exercise as women to reduce heart disease risk, likely due to biological differences such as estrogen levels and muscle composition, suggesting exercise guidelines might need gender-specific adjustments.

via ScienceAlert|

#biological-factors #exercise #gender-differences

health-and-relationships5 months ago•5 min saved

How Certain Touches May Signal Psychopathic Tendencies in Partners

Research from Binghamton University reveals that individuals with dark triad traits—narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism—often use physical touch manipulatively in relationships, with notable gender differences, highlighting the importance of understanding touch's dual role in intimacy and control.

via Neuroscience News|

#dark-triad #gender-differences #health-and-relationships

health-and-wellness7 months ago•6 min saved

Keto Diet's Gender-Specific Impact on Aging

A mouse study suggests that a ketogenic diet may accelerate aging in males but not in females, possibly due to estrogen's protective effects; further research is needed to see if these findings apply to humans.

via MedicalNewsToday|

#aging #estrogen #gender-differences

health7 months ago•2 min saved

Reevaluating the Use of Beta-Blockers After Heart Attacks

Recent studies suggest that beta blockers, commonly prescribed after heart attacks, may no longer be beneficial for many patients, especially women with well-recovered hearts, and could even be harmful, prompting calls for more personalized treatment approaches.

via ScienceAlert|

#beta-blockers #cardiovascular #gender-differences

health8 months ago•4 min saved

U.S. Alcohol Consumption Reaches Record Low Amid Health Concerns

The percentage of Americans who drink alcohol has reached a record low of 54%, influenced by increased awareness of health risks, social changes, and economic factors, with notable declines among young people and women, and a shift towards alcohol-free alternatives.

via NPR|

#alcohol-consumption #gallup-poll #gender-differences

health9 months ago•7 min saved

Antidepressants Impact Male Brains More Than Female Brains, Study Finds

A study on rats reveals that antidepressants like fluoxetine have significant long-term effects on male brains, causing behavioral and neuronal changes, while female brains remain unaffected, highlighting the importance of considering age and gender in treatment approaches.

via Hindustan Times|

#antidepressants #brain-effects #fluoxetine