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A new study by eating disorder charity Beat suggests that dating app users are "more likely to have unhealthy attitudes to weight".

Those who use dating apps might be at a higher risk of controlling their weight through laxative use, fasting and vomiting, according to the research.

The American study is based on a survey of 1,700 adults. Beat stated that dating app users at risk of these habits needed to be offered support in order to reduce the risk of bad weight management habits developing.

Apps like OkCupid, Grindr, Tinder and Bumble have grown massively in popularity over the last couple of years, with men and women hoping to find romantic and sexual partners through swiping.

Physical appearance is one of the main attributes which dating app users evaluate when searching for a potential partner, with emphasis placed firmly on a person's image. 

The study was published in the Journal of Eating Disorders, with researchers comparing the behaviour of those who used dating apps versus those who didn't.

Dating app users apparently have higher odds of engaging in six core unhealthy habits to control weight; vomiting, using laxatives, diet pills, using muscle-building supplements and anabolic steroids.

183 women and 209 men out of the 1,726 people surveyed claimed they used dating apps. Roughly half of men and women admitted to fasting in order to control their weight. 

One-in-three men in that group and one-in-five women said they would vomit to control their calorie count. 40 percent of men and one-in-four women claimed to use laxatives…yikes.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The research also showed that men who used dating apps were more likely to use steroids and supplements to build up muscle, which isn't surprising considering the six-packs constantly displayed on reality shows like Love Island.

The lead author of the study from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Dr Alvin Tran, said they found higher rates of unhealthy behaviours among ethnic minorities, interestingly.

"While we do not know if the people in our study were already engaging in these weight control behaviours before using dating apps, we worry that the use of these image and appearance-focused services could exacerbate those behaviours."

He continued;

"With the tremendous growth in dating app usage in the US, and an increasing number of studies linking their use to body image concerns and unhealthy weight control behaviours, there is a need to further understand how dating apps influence health behaviours and outcomes."

Tom Quinn, director external affairs at Beat, said they welcome studies which can help to identify triggers of eating disorders.

"Not everyone who uses unhealthy weight control behaviours will have an eating disorder, nor will they get one, but such behaviours can contribute to the development of the illnesses for people who are already vulnerable and can prevent recovery for those who are ill."

He added; "It is important to note that this research does not prove a causal link between dating apps and unhealthy weight control behaviours. 

"Nevertheless, it is important that dating app users who may be at risk of eating disorders are directed to sources of support."

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Tomorrow, May 8th, marks World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day. 

While Ireland has a sadly and historically negative past regarding female reproductive cancers, but Ireland’s foremost Ovarian Cancer campaigners, researchers and patient advocates are refusing to let tomorrow go by unmentioned. 

In order to raise public awareness of Ovarian cancer, which is described as a silent killer, a number of events are going ahead tomorrow. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common female cancer in Ireland. Approximately 411 women are diagnosed each year with 272 women losing their lives due to the disease.

Ireland ranks among the highest in the world in terms of mortality from ovarian cancer.

To raise awareness on World Ovarian Cancer Day free public events will be held in Dublin, Cork and Galway tomorrow, here are the details:

Dublin: St. James’ Hospital, CRF Seminar Room, 8th May, 9.30 – 11.30 am.

Cork: Western Gateway Building, UCC, 8th May. Refreshments 6.30-7pm; Talks 7- 8pm.

Galway: East Galway Cancer Support Centre (in conjunction with the Marie Keating Foundation), Ballinasloe, 6.30pm – 9pm. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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If you cant make it to the talks, the BEAT Ovarian Cancer Campaign highlights the key signs of the disease, with a handy acronym to help us better remember the signifiers of the disease.  

BEAT Ovarian Cancer by knowing your body, knowing the signs and getting help at an early stage if you have any of the following for three weeks or more:

Bloating that is persistent and doesn’t come and go

Eating less and feeling full more quickly

Abdominal and pelvic pain you feel most days

Toilet changes in urination or bowel habits

Symptoms of Ovarian Caner can be seen as signifiers of other illnesses, so it's extremely important to listen to your body and seek medical advice. 

Breakthrough Cancer Research has created a new video to raise further awareness about this form of cancer.

In the video, Clare woman, Mary McGrath says: 'If I had known 10 years earlier that this IBS was not IBS, I probably would have been caught at stage 2 or 1.'

'Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be similar to IBS so it is important to talk to your GP, particularly if you develop IBS symptoms after the age of 50.'

Ovarian cancer patient and advocate, Anne Herlihy shares her story in the video too. 'I wish I had known,' she said.

'If I could go back and know that that chronic constipation I had for months was a symptom of ovarian cancer, things would be different.'

BEAT have also created a video, to help identify the symptoms: 

If you have any concerns about ovarian cancer, you should visit your GP to discuss the issue.

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We’ve all had an attack of grazing fever before.

We’re cramming for that big exam, we’ve a work project due in tomorrow or a long overdue email to write to a friend.

But instead of tackling it all head on, you’ll find yourself making umpteen trips back and forth to the fridge to forage for scraps.

Grazing is a sure-fire way to gain weight, and will play havoc with your digestive system.

Here are a few simple ways you can stop that bad eating habit for good.

Put on lip gloss
This will not only give you something to do with your hands other than pick at leftovers, but it will also makes you less likely to eat because who wants to mess up freshly-applied gloss?!

Turn up the tunes
Listening to your favourite track (the more upbeat the better), will give you a big energy boost and release lots of lovely feel-good hormones which suppress food cravings and help you stay on task.

Watch a funny viral
Research show that laughter makes us feel calmer, which means you’ll be less likely to stress eat.

Take a breath
Take a deep breath in and then a deep breath out. Repeat for just two minutes, and you’ll be so much more relaxed, you won’t want to even look at that leftover takeaway.

Post a picture
Posting a snap on Facebook or Instagram of yourself looking gorgeous on a night out will boost your confidence and remind you that you’re just too fabulous to feast on leftovers!

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