Study suggests visits to seaside can improve well-being
From the British Psychological Society press release via AlphaGalileo: Exercise in the open air is good for you, but if you want to reap the full benefits you should head for the coast or the…
Study suggests authentic self-expression in relationships can increase well-being
From the British Psychological Society press release via AlphaGalileo: If you put on a front at work – don’t worry, it probably won’t do you any harm. But it is important to show your true…
Study suggests positive feelings may promote cardiovascular health
From the Harvard School of Public Health press release: Over the last few decades numerous studies have shown negative states, such as depression, anger, anxiety, and hostility, to be detrimental to cardiovascular health. Less is…
Study looks at practices that can change brains for the better
From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release: Practices like physical exercise, certain forms of psychological counseling and meditation can all change brains for the better, and these changes can be measured with the tools of…
Study looks at interaction of social ties and socioeconomics on encouraging a healthy lifestyle
From the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute press release via EurekAlert!: In low-income, minority communities, tight-knit social connections — with family members, friends, and neighbors — can lead people to eat healthy and be physically active, but…
Study suggests text messages may help the stressed and lonely
From the UC Berkeley press release: Text messaging often gets a bad rap for contributing to illiteracy and high-risk behavior such as reckless driving. But a social welfare professor at the University of California, Berkeley,…
Study suggests happiness levels tend to increase with age
From the University of Warwick press release: Growing older and being overweight are not necessarily associated with a decrease in mental well-being, according to a cross-cultural study looking at quality of life and health status…
Study suggests personality can change over time
From the University of Manchester press release via EurekAlert!: People’s personalities can change considerably over time, say scientists, suggesting that leopards really can change their spots. Psychologists from The University of Manchester and London School…
Study suggests everyday music listening can help reduce stress
From the University of Gothenburg press release via HealthCanal: Music can evoke positive emotions, which in turn can lower the listener’s stress levels. Everyday music listening is therefore a simple and effective way to enhance…
Study suggests learning about financial planning can reduce stress
From the Queensland University of Technology press release via HealthCanal: Financial planning advice can increase your sense of wellbeing, according to a study by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers. The exploratory study conducted by…