Health
These healthy habits might also lead to a happier life
Is the secret to happiness a warm puppy? A good marriage? A rewarding career? Or something else entirely?
Mar 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What happens when you meditate
The benefits of meditation have long been touted: relief from stress and anxiety, and an increased ability to focus.
Mar 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Five things research can teach us about having better sex, according to a sex therapist
Sex can be wonderful, but it can also be tricky. Science may be the furthest thing from your mind when you're getting intimate with someone. But actually, there's a lot we can learn from science when it comes to sex.
Feb 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why you should give the gift of mindfulness this New Year
The start of another year can feel magical to many of us. Even though the days remain short and dark, the flip of the calendar can make it seem new beginnings with new resolutions are possible.
Jan 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Volatile pay for gig workers linked to health problems
Gig workers, waiters, salespeople and others who rely on fluctuating income may be paying for wage volatility with their health, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Dec 8, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How we misunderstand anxiety and miss out on its benefits
When you or a loved one feels anxious, how do you respond?
Sep 9, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Uncovering links between grit and cognitive function
A new analysis of the personality trait of grit found that people who showed higher levels of grit also had different patterns of cognitive performance—but not necessarily enhanced cognitive performance. Nuria Aguerre of ...
Jun 22, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
The mindful way to manage stress among elite athletes
Just like the saying, 'when the going gets tough, the tough get going', elite athletes are known for their stamina and determination. But nearly a third of professional athletes struggle with mental health.
Jun 2, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows that mindfulness can alleviate post-gun violence trauma and depression
Gun violence is an epidemic in the United States, with more than 45,000 firearm fatalities in 2020 alone, a figure that has steadily risen over the past decade. But the impact of these tragic events does not end with the ...
Mar 22, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What you do every day matters: The power of routines
The word "routine" can bring to mind words like mundane or ordinary. During the pandemic's disruptions to daily life, routines may have felt boring and restrictive. However, as an occupational therapist and researcher of ...
Mar 16, 2022
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