Eating more fruit and vegetables can substantially increase happiness levels
University of Warwick research indicates that eating more fruit and vegetables can substantially increase people's later happiness levels.
View ArticleHow being in nature makes us appreciate our bodies and reject unrealistic...
Nature is good for us – surely nobody has missed that fact. These days, both scientists and policymakers agree about the importance of offering everyone access to green spaces, regardless of social...
View ArticleBone marrow-derived stem cells offer blood transplant patients better quality...
A large, nationwide study published in the journal JAMA Oncology found that people who received transplants of cells collected from a donor's bone marrow the original source for blood stem cell...
View ArticleSleep is key to college success
(HealthDay)—It can be hard for college students to get enough sleep, and that can affect their physical and mental well-being, a sleep expert says.
View ArticleGraying but grinning: Despite physical ailments, older adults happier
While even the best wines eventually peak and turn to vinegar, a new study by researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine suggests a paradoxical trend in the mental health of...
View ArticleFocus on the mental health of young obesity surgery patients
Research from Lund University in Sweden shows that one in five adolescents who have undergone obesity surgery experience poor mental health. Some have even had suicidal thoughts. The study is based on...
View ArticleOldest adults may have much to gain from social technology
Adults over 80 who use information and communication technology are more likely to report mental and physical well-being, according to Stanford research.
View ArticlePsychological well-being and physical activity in older adults
In a paper just published by researchers at Chapman University, findings showed associations between psychological well-being and physical activity in adults ages 50 and older.
View ArticleFeeling blue? Taking a break from Facebook might help
A new study shows that regular use of social networking such as Facebook can negatively affect your emotional well-being and satisfaction with life. But you don't have to quit Facebook altogether;...
View ArticleExercise, even in small amounts, benefits both physical and psychological...
The largest-ever smartphone-based study examining the relationship between physical activity and happiness has found that even minimal levels of activity can have a positive effect on happiness.
View ArticleTeens unlikely to be harmed by moderate digital screen use
Parents and pediatricians alike may worry about the effects of teens' screen time, but new findings from over 120,000 adolescents in the UK indicate that the relationship between screen time and...
View ArticlePsoriasis impacts QoL for parents of affected children
(HealthDay)—Childhood psoriasis impacts parents' quality of life in multiple domains, especially their emotional well-being, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of the...
View ArticleWell-being can improve quickly by eating more fruit and vegetables, study finds
Lifting your intake of fruit and vegetables can make a difference to the way you feel in just a couple of weeks, a University of Otago study has found.
View ArticleNew data reveal aging experiences of LGBT Americans
A new supplemental issue of the journal The Gerontologist presents the findings of the largest national survey to date focused on the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender...
View ArticleTis better to give—to your spouse
We've all heard that it's better to give than to receive. Now there's empirical evidence to show that being compassionate to a spouse is rewarding in and of itself.
View ArticleMeditation benefits patients with ALS
An eight-week mindfulness-based meditation program led to improved quality of life and psychological well-being in clinical trial of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
View ArticleHow your neighborhood may impact your health
How physically active are you? It might depend, in part, on what type of neighborhood you live in, says Adriana Zuniga-Teran, a postdoctoral research associate in the University of Arizona's Udall...
View ArticleMale versus female college students react differently to helicopter...
Helicopter parenting reduces the well-being of young women, while the failure to foster independence harms the well-being of young men but not young women.
View ArticleEngagement with natural environment a significant contributor to life...
Looking to improve your overall life satisfaction? Try regularly hiking in a forest or otherwise engaging with the natural environment.
View ArticleAttitudes to learning may influence mental health
Students' mental health may be tied to their approach to learning, research suggests.
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