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Beauty's empty promises

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to the pursuit of physical beauty are presented. Research has shown that there are both advantages (eg higher popularity ratings) and disadvantages (eg obsessiveness about weight) to attractiveness.

Author: Stacey, Michelle
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 2001
Evaluation, Eating disorders, Body image, Personal appearance

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Why do we keep dieting?

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Dieting is discussed with emphasis on the reasons why people continue trying to lose weight despite constant failure. The significance of the False Hope Syndrome is highlighted and self-blame is explored.

Author: Stacey, Michelle
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 2001
Reducing diets, Weight loss

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Sex and exercise

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the increase in the rate of blood flow through the body which occurs during and after exercise and its effect on the sexual response rate of women.

Author: Stacey, Michelle
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 2000
Sexual behavior, Health aspects, Women, Exercise

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