Body size and species richness

New Research from Getty Images Shows that Visual Representation of Asian Communities in APAC Advertising Remains Stereotypical

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today launched “Inclusive Visual Storytelling for Asian Communities” report to help brands expand and deepen Asian narratives. This guidance is a result of Getty Images’ ongoing global research initiatives, revealing that visual representation of Asian communities in Asia-Pacific (APAC) advertising remains stereotypical.

Key Points: 
  • Getty Images’ research revealed most popular visuals for Australasia, Japan, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan continue to rely heavily upon stereotypical, inauthentic imagery representing various communities.
  • Getty Images today launched the “Inclusive Visual Storytelling for Asian Communities” report to support brands and businesses in APAC as they endeavor to be more inclusive in visual choices.
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images , a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today launched “Inclusive Visual Storytelling for Asian Communities” report to help brands expand and deepen Asian narratives.
  • This guidance is a result of Getty Images’ ongoing global research initiatives, revealing that visual representation of Asian communities in Asia-Pacific (APAC) advertising remains stereotypical.

How animal traits have shaped the journey of species across the globe

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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One year later, and half a world away, debris began washing ashore on the west coast of North America.

Key Points: 
  • One year later, and half a world away, debris began washing ashore on the west coast of North America.
  • More than 280 Japanese coastal species such as mussels, barnacles and even some species of fish, had hitched a ride on the debris and made an incredible journey across the ocean.
  • These species were still alive and had the potential to establish new populations.

The role of animal characteristics in dispersal

    • For example, an invasive species can arrive in a new area and compete with native species for resources.
    • They hypothesised there could be more general patterns in the animals that reach their destination successfully, related to certain characteristics.
    • But despite a vigorous theoretical debate, the options to test these hypotheses were limited because such dispersal events are rare.
    • These models allow us to estimate the movements of species’ ancestors while also considering their characteristics.

What we found

    • This means that body size and life history are closely linked to how successful a species is at moving to and establishing itself in a new location.
    • Animals with large bodies and fast life histories (breeding early and often, like water voles) generally dispersed more successfully, as expected.
    • This means the combination of small body size and slow life history is very unlikely to be an advantage for dispersal across major barriers such as oceans.

It’s not just chance

    • It is amazing to think that rare dispersal events, which can lead to the rise of many new species, are not completely random.
    • Instead, the intrinsic characteristics of species can shape the histories of entire groups of animals, even though chance still may play an important role.

Equip Welcomes Adults with Expansion of Virtual Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Treatment

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equip , the leading provider of virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment in the U.S., today announced the expansion of its services to adults, ensuring that everyone in the U.S. who needs it has access to care.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equip , the leading provider of virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment in the U.S., today announced the expansion of its services to adults, ensuring that everyone in the U.S. who needs it has access to care.
  • Nearly 30 million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder in their lifetime, but only a small fraction get care that results in lasting recovery.
  • Equip’s expansion to adults cements the company’s position as the leading eating disorder treatment provider and closes significant gaps in the traditional treatment landscape.
  • “Since Equip’s inception in 2019, we have been laser-focused on providing effective treatment to thousands of adolescents and young adults with eating disorders,” said Dr. Erin Parks, Chief Clinical Officer and Co-Founder of Equip.

Rugby World Cup: why hamstring injuries are so prevalent in the sport

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Soft tissue injuries, particularly hamstring injuries, have already ruled several players out of the World Cup, raising questions about why such incidents are so common.

Key Points: 
  • Soft tissue injuries, particularly hamstring injuries, have already ruled several players out of the World Cup, raising questions about why such incidents are so common.
  • And hamstring strains are the most common, contributing to 15% of all injuries in rugby union.
  • In the previous Rugby World Cup in 2019, hamstring injuries were the second most common match injury after concussion and accounted for nearly 50% of all missed training or playing days.

Anatomy of the hamstring muscles

    • Pushing these muscles beyond their limits through stretching or overloading can lead to painful injuries, with the muscles potentially tearing.
    • Muscles often work in pairs and some experts believe that an imbalance between the quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh and the hamstring muscles at the back could also contribute to the problem.

What we found

    • We discovered that the hamstring muscles of rugby players showed greater stiffness compared to the other group.
    • So, as expected, our MRI analysis showed that the quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh were significantly larger in rugby players relative to body size.
    • But our research points to an interesting discrepancy – rugby players displayed an imbalance in size between their quadriceps and hamstring muscles.

Is there a solution?

    • For instance, it’s important to keep an eye on older athletes and those with previous hamstring injuries, and manage fatigue appropriately.
    • Encouraging athletes to have a comprehensive warm-up routine is also crucial.
    • When muscles warm, they become more elastic, which might help them handle strain better and potentially prevent tearing.
    • This exercise has been suggested to cut the rate of hamstring injuries in half among athletes in team sports.

What happens to your body when you get left in the cold

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Monday, September 4, 2023
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Pret has reportedly apologised and said it is working with the manufacturer to ensure this doesn’t happen again.

Key Points: 
  • Pret has reportedly apologised and said it is working with the manufacturer to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
  • It only takes a short amount of time in the cold for the body to be seriously affected.
  • When the body deviates from this temperature, it’s either because it’s fighting an infection (causing temperature to rise) or because it’s been exposed to cold.
  • This means the body is unable to produce enough heat to keep up with the rate it’s being lost.
  • In the severe stage, body temperature drops below 28℃ and most body systems stop functioning.

Dangers of the cold

    • Although hypothermia due to cold air takes longer, air movement can cause it to set in faster.
    • Frostbite is the freezing of the skin, which progresses to deeper tissues if cold exposure continues.
    • But as hypothermia sets in this can be counterproductive as it circulates blood from the cold limbs back to the core, risking even greater body temperature drops.
    • Movement during moderate or severe hypothermia can increase the risk of death due to this rush of cold blood to the core.
    • For people with mild hypothermia, removing them from the cold, taking off any wet clothing and giving them extra layers to warm up usually helps.

Mitsubishi Motors: World Premiere of the All-New Triton One-ton Pickup Truck

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Special website for the all-new Triton: www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/products/triton

Key Points: 
  • Special website for the all-new Triton: www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/products/triton
    Mitsubishi Motors has produced approximately 5.6 million pickup trucks spanning five generations over the 45 years since its first launch in 1978.
  • With a record of sales in 150 countries, the pickup truck is a global strategic vehicle for Mitsubishi Motors.
  • Now in its sixth generation, the all-new Triton is fully redesigned for the first time in nine years.
  • The all-new Triton combines agility with the Mitsubishi Motors' robust design to create an imposing look while expressing the toughness and powerfulness expected of a pickup truck.

Team Mitsubishi RALLIART Takes on the Challenge of Consecutive Asia Cross Country Rally Victories with the All-New Triton Rally Car

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Comment from Team Mitsubishi RALLIART team director Hiroshi Masuoka:

Key Points: 
  • Comment from Team Mitsubishi RALLIART team director Hiroshi Masuoka:
    "We are very excited to be able to take on the competition with the all-new Triton, which has been fully redesigned and evolved significantly in all aspects.
  • The Triton rally car is modified with a roll cage and bumper guard, and carbon fiber parts including the hood, front and rear doors, and cargo bed.
  • Celebrating the 55th anniversary of Dellica, Mitsubishi Motors will provide a total of four Delica D:5 support cars to assist Team Mitsubishi Ralliart.
  • Like the all-new Triton, the Delica D:5 support cars will also bear red and black motifs that symbolize the energy of gushing lava.

Jetour Kicks Off Brand Event and Product Launch at the Pyramids, Travel+ Strategy Goes Global

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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The event, live-streamed on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms, allowed JETOUR fans to witness this important milestone together, further strengthening the JETOUR "Travel +" brand concept on a global scale.

Key Points: 
  • The event, live-streamed on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms, allowed JETOUR fans to witness this important milestone together, further strengthening the JETOUR "Travel +" brand concept on a global scale.
  • Focusing on the global "Travel +" market segment, JETOUR has been developing consumers' car demands through design, research and development, manufacturing, marketing, and more.
  • Through co-creating with users, JETOUR can fully meet their diverse range of travel needs.
  • Ke Chuandeng, Vice President of JETOUR Auto, said that the Great Pyramid is a world-famous travel mecca, so the launch of JETOUR's new car here is a milestone, which is an important embodiment of JETOUR's "Travel +" brand strategy going global.

Alsana Elevates Awareness Around College Eating Disorder Triggers During Back-to-School Season

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Alsana experts find that while the freedom of campus life is exhilarating for many students, college represents a perfect storm of potentially triggering situations for others, particularly for those with a history of eating disorders.

Key Points: 
  • Alsana experts find that while the freedom of campus life is exhilarating for many students, college represents a perfect storm of potentially triggering situations for others, particularly for those with a history of eating disorders.
  • Parents and loved ones can support their students' mental health and well-being by educating themselves about school-related challenges and common eating disorder triggers.
  • According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) , between 10% and 20% of female college students, and between 4% and 10% of male college students have an eating disorder.
  • Knowing the signs of an eating disorder and seeking treatment for your young adult early can lead to a long-lasting recovery.

Renaming obesity won't fix weight stigma overnight. Here's what we really need to do

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Sunday, July 30, 2023
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Some researchers think the term “obesity” itself is part of the problem, and are calling for a name change to reduce stigma.

Key Points: 
  • Some researchers think the term “obesity” itself is part of the problem, and are calling for a name change to reduce stigma.
  • We study the stigma that surrounds obesity – around the time of pregnancy, among health professionals and health students, and in public health more widely.
  • Here’s what’s really needed to reduce weight stigma.

Weight stigma is common

    • Up to 42% of adults living in larger bodies experience weight stigma.
    • Weight stigma is associated with harms including increased cortisol levels (the main stress hormone in the body), negative body image, increased weight gain, and poor mental health.
    • Weight stigma may even pose a greater threat to someone’s health than increasing body size.

Should we rename obesity?

    • Calls to remove or rename health conditions or identifications to reduce stigma are not new.
    • Following many years of protests and activism, the term and condition were removed from the globally recognised classification of mental health disorders.
    • Perhaps it is finally time to follow suit and rename obesity.

A new name needs to go beyond BMI

    • First, most people use the term for people with a body-mass index (BMI) of 30kg/m² or above.
    • Most, if not all, public health organisations also use BMI to categorise obesity and make assumptions about health.
    • However, BMI alone is not enough to accurately summarise someone’s health.

Is obesity a disease anyway?

    • Yet there is still no universal consensus on whether obesity is a disease.
    • By this definition, obesity may not be classified as a disease until after harm from the additional weight occurs.
    • Renaming obesity may improve public understanding that while obesity is often associated with an increase in BMI, the increased BMI itself is not the disease.

Workshopping alternatives


    Before deciding to rename obesity, we need discussions between obesity and stigma experts, health-care professionals, members of the public, and crucially, people living with obesity. Such discussions can ensure robust evidence informs any future decisions, and proposed new terms are not also stigmatising.

    Read more:
    Today's disease names are less catchy, but also less likely to cause stigma

What else can we do?

    • Our constant exposure to the socially-defined and acceptable idealisation of smaller bodies (the “thin ideal”) and the pervasiveness of weight stigma means this stigma is deeply ingrained at a societal level.
    • Blake Lawrence is a member of The Obesity Society and The Obesity Collective.