MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'body language'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:32:52 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008510&cid=t_199638_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FWbZjvcY_HkA%2F Twisting your hair or constantly brushing it off your face is flirtatious and could be letting that guy across from you know he’s going to get lucky tonight. At least this is the signal we’re sending, according to body language experts. Whether it’s the way we tilt our head, sit with our legs crossed or stand when talking to our boss, virtually every move we make has a hidden message. To help us decode what our body language — and other’s — means (because the way your date points his toes could mean he’s just not that into you), Real Simple put together a list of the most common gestures. Here are the ones we found most interesting: Smiling The only real smile is one where the eye muscles are engaged (so put down the Botox). People who grin for mor... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008510 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:04:52 +0100 5008510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482756&cid=t_199638_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-womens-tears-do-to-men%2F2011.02.16 Humans are the only living things that cry when they are overcome with emotion. Why do we do this? A study by Noam Sobel and colleagues at the Weizmann Institute provide part of the answer, at least as it relates to women. The scientists showed that when men get a whiff of women’s tears, they experience a temporary, generalized loss of libido and a dip in testosterone. Really. (And you thought that red, runny nose was the turn off, didn’t you?) Scientists have known for decades that the chemical composition of “emotional tears” differs from tears shed due to simple irritation. But now, it appears that some of the chemicals contained in the former are actually pheromones; biological substances that create behavioral changes in others who are exposed to them. Such chemicals were kno... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482756 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:00:32 +0100 4482756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460005&cid=t_199638_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F10%2Fcan-you-fake-feeling-remorse%2F An offender in the criminal justice system often seeks to portray themselves as feeling remorse, especially when it comes time for sentencing in front of a judge, or parole hearings and the like. It may be easier to relate to someone who feels genuinely sorry for their crime. And it may be easier to show some mercy to a person who appears to be displaying genuine remorse. Deception is also a good part of any skilled criminal’s behavioral toolkit, because dumb, honest criminals don’t usually last long. So how can you detect whether someone is feeling genuine remorse, versus deceptive remorse in order to gain some favor with another person? Canadian researchers from the University of British Columbia and the Memorial University of Newfoundland set to find out. In the first inve... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460005 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:07:29 +0100 4460005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424280&cid=t_199638_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F01%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-february-1-2011%2F I have to say in some ways, 2011 has been uneventful. Maybe I was in need of a little mundane in my life after 2011 kick me in the butt. But while boredom is welcomed (Thank goodness for the sun! There’s no seasonal affective disorder on my end.), it can also be a sign of stagnation. Maybe we’re getting too comfortable in our relationships and in our jobs and have started to take for granted the everyday moments in our lives. If that sounds like you, keep reading. This week’s post are all about rethinking your life, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary ones, analyzing your relationships and your body language. Basically, they are five posts to re-energize your 2011. If you’ve been feeling run-down, down and out, tired of the lack of sunlight, I think you... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424280 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:14:25 +0100 4424280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036721&cid=t_199638_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F05%2F8-habits-of-lousy-listeners%2F Most people know that one of the keys to success in relationships is good listening. Experts tell us to use “active” listening, “I messages,” and open-ended questions. Articles urge us to stop talking when someone speaks, to use our body language effectively to encourage the other guy, and to work to understand what is meant as well as what is said. We’ve been told that men are from Mars and women are from Venus and we’ve been taught how to translate the gender languages. Yet despite all that, developing good listening skills continues to be a challenge for some people. Generally, it’s better to emphasize the positive and teach folks useful skills. But at least some people some of the time find it equally useful to have the negative pointed out and explained. They want guidel... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036721 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:31:55 +0100 4036721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3589048&cid=t_199638_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FmUzaXYbgERY%2F Lowering voice may be means of signalling attraction, research finds It’s well known that alcoholics, addicts, Adult Children of Alcoholism and other co-dependents have problems interpreting facial cues in communication. Whilst relearning body language helps one can add voice tone monitoring to ones skills. Flirtation may seem largely visual – the preening, the coy eye contact – but voice plays a role, too. Lowering your voice may be a means of demonstrating attraction, says Susan Hughes, assistant professor of psychology at Albright College in Reading, Pa., in a study, "Vocal and Physiological Changes in Response to the Physical Attractiveness of Controversial Partners," to be published in the fall by the Journal of Nonverbal Behavior. "We found that both sexes used ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3589048 Fri, 21 May 2010 04:58:32 +0100 3589048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2908648&cid=t_199638_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F20%2Fjust-say-no-10-steps-to-better-boundaries%2F Up until recently, “No” was dirty word to me. As a stage-four people-pleaser, my vocabulary was rich with affirmatives: “yeah,” “sure,” “okay,” “absolutely,” “no problem.” But my mouth just couldn’t seem to form the consonant-vowel combination required to say “No,” even when “Yes” was simply impossible due to time conficts or just an overdose of stress in my daily life. I would get stuck at “Nnnnnnn… alright.” Which meant I was doing all kinds of things that I didn’t want to, have to, or have time to do. If you are like me, surrounded by a modest sampling of users, takers, and even well intentioned askers who could zap all your energy if you let them, take heart! He... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2908648 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:35:03 +0100 2908648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688730&cid=t_199638_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2F11%2F7-ways-to-give-an-apology-4-ways-to-accept-one%2F When I was seven and preparing for my First Communion, we were expected to go to Confession first. Back in the sixties that was a scary prospect, involving a dark booth, hell’s fire and spilling your guts to a shadow behind a screen. The only thing my seven-year-old self could come up with to confess was the time I stole a fancy little brush from Joyce Weber, my friend from down the street. I coveted that pink and blue plastic brush. My mom had already marched me over to Joyce’s house to hand the brush back and apologize. What more penance could there possibly be? Seven ways to apologize: Don’t get defensive and be all, “I don’t have anything to apologize for!” Think about it. On your knees, groveling. Usually reserved for extreme transgressions like an affair... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688730 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:00:59 +0100 2688730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576911&cid=t_199638_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FTw5_q8jhIOk%2F I approached the Delta check-in at JFK Airport with trepidation. The lady behind the counter wasn’t laughing a lot. In fact she wasn’t laughing at all and may never have laughed in her entire life if the look on her face were anything to go by. I mentally rehearsed what I was going to say as I neared the front of the line. I knew I needed to execute my plan with clinical precision if it were to succeed. “Yes!” she barked. All of a sudden my mind went blanker than Sarah Palin facing a Katie Couric question. “Er” I stammered. “Er, I was thinking that you, er…er. Look, look! I can see Russia!”* “What?!” She looked at me with a sense of agitation mixed in with the kind of momentary pity usually reserved for the bugs you clean off the front of your car. She glanced ove... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576911 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:52:57 +0100 2576911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1733753&cid=t_199638_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fhiring-a-dental-office-staff-every-move-they-make%2F At Yahoo!hotjobs® today, an article entitled, “Watch Your Body Signals: 6 Tips for a Better Interview” by Joe Turner caught my eye. If you’re a dentist in private practice, you’ve probably hired assistants, hygienists, office staff, and other employees. Mr. Turner has been a recruiter for 15 years and has accrued an impressive list of accomplishments. He believes that body language during an interview has a lot to do with the hiring process. In fact, Turner says that the potential employer will form an opinion about the job candidate within 10 minutes. What the candidate’s body language conveys: Crossing legs, arms – makes one look closed off Lack of eye contact - lack of interest “Steepling” fingers – arrogance Twiddling thumbs – needs your approval Not s... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1733753 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:07:54 +0100 1733753