Gratitude: A Simple Way To Reduce the Consequences of Stress?
According to the researchers, a state of gratitude can provide a unique protective buffer against acute psychological stress. In a study involving 68 adults, researchers…
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Reinventing Yourself – How Psychedelics May Help Change Unwanted Behaviors
Individuals were able to quit smoking by seeing themselves as nonsmokers. Psychedelic substances have the potential to aid individuals in modifying undesirable behaviors by facilitating…
When These Neurons Are Activated by Chronic Stress – Behavioral Problems Like Depression and PTSD Result
Chronic stress has a clear effect on our behavior, causing issues such as depression, a decrease in enjoyment of previously pleasurable activities, and even post-traumatic…
Social Support: The Key to Mitigating Genetic Depression Risk?
A study of first-year doctors and recently widowed older adults has revealed that social support has the greatest impact on those with the highest polygenic…
The Dark Side of Keeping Up With Politics: A Toll on Our Mental Health
However, according to the study, disengaging in order to preserve one’s well-being can lead to a decrease in motivation to take action. According to research…
Study Finds That Playing the Piano Boosts Brain Processing Power and Reduces Depression, Stress, and Anxiety
New research conducted by researchers at the University of Bath shows that learning to play a musical instrument can improve the brain’s ability to process…
Feeling Depressed? Scientists Have Found That Performing Acts of Kindness May Help
Helping others can reduce your focus on your own symptoms, according to a study. New research suggests that people with depression or anxiety symptoms can…
Stressful Life Events Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke
New research from the University of Galway, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open (JAMA Network Open), suggests that psychosocial stress…
Good News for Aging Adults: Daily Stress Decreases With Age
Daily stress can have negative effects on an individual’s health, both physically and emotionally. However, recent research led by David Almeida, a professor of human…
How Buddhism Could Help Lower Depression Risk
A study suggests that engaging in moral practices may counteract the association between high stress levels and depression. According to a study recently published in…
Improving Memory: New Study Finds That Moderate Stress Is Actually Good for You
Mild levels of stress can actually be beneficial for your body by forcing it to optimize brain cognition and bodily functions. New research from the…
Repeated Stress Can Accelerate Aging of the Eye
Stress-induced retinal aging produces symptoms similar to those that occur naturally with aging. New research from the University of California, Irvine, indicates that aging plays…
Warning: Eating Too Much Salt Could Be Making You Stressed
According to a recent study, a diet high in salt can contribute to stress. In experiments with mice, researchers discovered that a high-salt diet led…
Walnuts: Ideal Brain Food for Stressed University Students?
Stressed university students might want to add walnuts to their daily diet in the weeks leading up to their next exam. A new clinical trial…
Surprising Findings: Too Few Job Demands Can Harm Sleep Quality
According to new research, moderate job demands and a sense of control over working conditions are key factors in predicting optimal sleep health. Contrary to…
Why Indulging in Workplace Distractions Could Be the Key to Success
Brief, positive interventions can help you handle tasks you dislike and negative emails. New research from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and Trinity…
Global Effects: New Research Indicates That Political Events Can Impact Sleep
A study discovered a connection between elections and sleep, alcohol consumption, and general public mood. Major societal and political events can have a significant influence on…
Healthy New Brain Food for Stressed University Students
University life can be incredibly stressful, with 8 out of 10 students reporting regular bouts of stress and 61% seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, or…
