Brain Androgyny Is Surprisingly Common And May Boost Mental Health, Scientists Say
BARBARA JACQUELYN SAHAKIAN ET AL., THE CONVERSATION
21 JANUARY 2021
From advertising to the workplace, it is often assumed that men and women are fundamentally different – from Mars and Venus, respectively. Of course, we all know people who are more androgynous, having a mix of personality traits that are stereotypically considered to be male or female.
Importantly, such psychological androgyny has long been associated with traits such as better cognitive flexibility (the mental ability to shift between different tasks or thoughts), social competence, and mental health.
But how does this relate to the brain? Are people who are more androgynous in their behaviour going against their biological nature, doing things that their brains are not optimised for?
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Time to get back on track with diabetes
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) has launched a new campaign to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with type 2 diabetes to reengage with their diabetes healthcare teams and their diabetes management in 2021.
Diabetes Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Manager Chris Lee said the new campaign, Back on Track, was designed to encourage people to reconnect with their diabetes management after the significant disruptions caused by COVID-19.
The campaign is funded through the National Diabetes Services Scheme, an Australian Government initiative administered by Diabetes Australia.
“COVID-19 has been incredibly difficult, and it has had a major impact on the lives of all Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living with type 2 diabetes who are at a much higher risk of developing severe complications from the virus,” Mr Lee said.
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Rhude Fall/Winter 2021 Collection Is Here
Rhude Fall/Winter 2021 Collection Is Here
Finding comfort in timeless pieces and moments from his past.
Finding comfort in timeless pieces and moments from his past.
January 19, 2021 For
Rhude s founder Rhuigi Villaseñor, the Fall/Winter 2021 fashion season was all about finding comfort in moments from his past. The result? A reminiscent collection full of timeless pieces that merges the past with the present; the classic with the luxury; fond memories with a vision for the future. Traveling back in time to relive his past experiences and seeking inspiration from classic cars and style choices from his collegiate years, Villaseñor brought in bits in pieces of his 90s youth that can be seen throughout the collection in a variety of ways. Expressing his admiration for classic and luxury cars through deconstructed automotive interiors and referencing the days spend roaming around sch