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“Exercising in your thirties is like saving for retirement”

“We know that it is beneficial to build physical spare capacity whilst young, but it needs to be maintained throughout life. Otherwise, the account balance will quickly dwindle,” researcher says.

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Narcissistic leaders: Not always a bad thing?

Is it possible to make positive use of narcissism in the workplace and could it have any real benefits? Researchers have examined this in a new study.

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Socioeconomic background of parents influences young people’s payment difficulties

The probability of young people ending up with debt problems is linked to their parents’ socioeconomic background.

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What determines the receipt of help from adult children?

Older parents have varying expectations about how much support they ought to receive from their adult children, while adult children have their own perspectives on the matter. However, attitudes alone do not determine who will provide help when the need arises.

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Challenges for girls in gaming: overcoming gender barriers

The gaming culture is highly gendered. Even though girls spend money to acquire the right gamer identity, they are not always accepted.

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– We need to imagine a more sustainable future for Norway’s welfare state

If Norway wants its welfare state to support future generations, and today’s population, research says it will need to imagine its place in a more sustainable global system.

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Our way of life threatens future generations

If current trends continue, today’s six-year-olds are expected to face twice as many wildfires and five times as many droughts during their lifetimes compared to today’s adults.

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Elderly with no partner or family contact face higher risk of early death

A large Norwegian study shows that social isolation and loneliness can significantly increase the risk of early death among older adults.

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Using botox to prevent migraine and treat pain

Millions of people experience chronic pain and migraine, but until recently there were very few treatments available. That’s changing now, thanks to professor Parisa Gazerani’s work.

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One in ten young people experience sexual harassment in sports

Sexual violations among youth in sports are more common than we think – and not just from adults. Peers are often the perpetrators.

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Norway’s hidden gender inequality

Norway is a gender equal and diverse country, but disparities in parenting roles persist with detrimental economic implications.

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“Be Careful”: Norwegian journalists’ guiding principle

The Norwegian press’ code of journalistic ethics has guided them through #MeToo, the deluge of fake news, and many other upheavals.