Health
Your next doctor's prescription might be to spend time in nature
Dr. Robert Zarr loves to write prescriptions that you don't have to take to the pharmacy.
Oct 18, 2021
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News tagged with psychological benefits
Psychology & Psychiatry
Virtual reality to manage psychological distress in adolescents
A new systemic review found that all studies reported benefits when using virtual reality (VR) to manage psychological distress in adolescents. These benefits occurred across a range of treatment scenarios, according to the ...
Sep 30, 2021
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Medical research
Citizen scientists show placebo effect may explain benefits of microdosing
The psychological benefits linked with taking regular, small doses of psychedelic drugs are likely the result of users' expectations, a study suggests
Mar 2, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A radical nature-based agenda would help society overcome the psychological effects of coronavirus
More of us than ever are stuck indoors, whether we are working at home, self-isolating, or socially distancing from other households. Long periods of isolation are already impacting many people's mental health and will continue ...
Oct 9, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Thinking like a Buddhist about coronavirus can calm the mind and help us focus
The coronavirus pandemic is challenging our health, work, family, food and fun. It's also disturbing our peace of mind and forcing us to question our own existence.
Mar 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Relationship benefits can be seen in your eyes
Turns out that relationships are the secret to keeping calm and carrying on.
Apr 8, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A psychological theory to explain how music helps footballers prepare for the pitch
With the 21st FIFA World Cup in Russia now in full swing, fans await a symphony of soccer set to a musical score. Football has long been established as one of the world's most popular spectator sports, characterised by a ...
Jun 29, 2018
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Health
Tai Chi improves brain metabolism and muscle energetics in older adults
A new Journal of Neuroimaging study provides insights into the biochemical mechanisms by which Tai Chi— a mind-body exercise—may provide both physical and psychological benefits.
Apr 19, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Expert says mindfulness activities can help breast cancer survivors with post-treatment symptoms
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 250,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. They will join the approximately 3.1 million breast-cancer survivors who have completed treatment ...
Oct 19, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Older people who feel close to God have well-being that grows with frequent prayer
As people grow older, those who are securely attached to God are more likely to have a sense of well-being—and the more frequently they pray, the greater that feeling, according to a Baylor University study. But those who ...
Jun 20, 2017
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