Gender-specific effects of self-objectification on visuomotor adaptation and learning.

Self-objectification can influence cognitive and motor task performance by causing resources to be reallocated towards monitoring the body. The present study investigated effects of recalling positive or negative body-related experiences on visuomotor adaptation in women and men. Moderating effects of positive and negative affect were also explored.

Exploring the reasons for wanting a peer partner to be physically active among women living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis: a content analysis.

Background: Initiating and maintaining exercise is challenging for women during and post-cancer treatment. Adopting a peer partner model to provide social support to be active may contribute to lasting behaviour change of both partners. Despite this, finding a "like peer" can be challenging.

Effect of endometrial ablation on premenstrual symptoms.

Study Objective: To evaluate the effect of endometrial ablation on 6 premenstrual symptoms for up to 1 year after treatment.

Design: Prospective cohort of 59 women awaiting endometrial ablation (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).

Setting: University tertiary care hospital.