Category: Happiness

Study suggests double-edged effect of Instagram on teens

From the International Communication Association press release: Your food, your vacation, your carefully curated life — all posted for your friends in a filtered image. Some may scoff at adolescents’… Read more »

Maintaining an active sex life may lead to improved job satisfaction, engagement in work

From the Oregon State University press release: Maintaining a healthy sex life at home boosts employees’ job satisfaction and engagement at the office, underscoring the value of a strong work-life… Read more »

Combating negative emotions with self-guided positive imagery

From the Frontiers press release: Flashbacks of scenes from traumatic events often haunt those suffering from psychiatric conditions, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). “The close relationship between the… Read more »

Married people have lower levels of stress hormone

From the Carnegie Mellon University media release: Studies have suggested that married people are healthier than those who are single, divorced, or widowed. A new Carnegie Mellon University study provides… Read more »

Creative activities promote day-to-day wellbeing

From the University of Otago media release: Everyday creative activity may lead to an “upward spiral” of increased well-being and creativity in young adults, new research from New Zealand’s University… Read more »

Older adults gain weight when spouse is stressed out

From the University of Michigan media release: Stress isn’t good for your waist line. For older married couples, the added pounds may be caused by a spouse’s long-term stress levels…. Read more »