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01.12.2023
How discrimination during pregnancy damages kids: A new study
A recent experiment demonstrated that the brain circuitry of children can be influenced by pregnant women's encounters with discrimination and acculturation. It's important to note that these effects are distinct from those resulting from general stress or depression.
Kate Yakimchuk research pregnancy child development child behavior Psychology 1 December 2023
04.11.2023
Discrimination spoils your diet: A new study
Most people know that discrimination can lead to depression and traumas, but it seems that it can also affect your food choices. A recent study shows that people who have been discriminated against tend to crave for unhealthy food more.
Kate Yakimchuk food research health Cooking 4 November 2023
14.10.2023
Discrimination leads to obesity: A new study on stress response and obesity
People often associate discrimination and social issues with extremely thin people, but it's often far from reality. A new study shows that discrimination often leads to obesity because of stress response and comfort food.
Kate Yakimchuk research stress obesity brain Psychology 14 October 2023