School recess is a health necessity, not a reward, says psychologist
Cutting recess doesn't just shortchange kids on playtime. A Syracuse University researcher says it can have real consequences for their health and development.
May 20, 2026
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Intellectual Product: Overall Well-Being Question
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New study identifies key factors supporting indigenous well-being
A new study of more than 6,000 American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NH/PI) adults shows that nearly one-third meet criteria for "healthy functioning," a multidimensional measure capturing ...
Mar 8, 2026
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Study finds thriving is measurable and reflects care quality in Finnish care homes
Recent research at Åbo Akademi University highlights that promoting thriving is essential for older people in care homes and constitutes a cornerstone of high-quality aged care. Ann-Sofie Silvennoinen's doctoral thesis in ...
Feb 8, 2026
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Physical education can boost children's health and education—let's make it central to the curriculum
The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we know evidence shows it can have a positive impact on mental and physical health, social relationships, ...
Feb 6, 2026
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Study explores whether sustainable development research is really focused on well-being
The success of the United Nations' global sustainability targets is often measured through economic growth—but what about how people feel and live?
Nov 14, 2025
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Psychologists introduce third path to 'good life'—one full of curiosity and challenge
New research suggests that psychological richness—a life of perspective-changing experiences—may matter just as much as happiness or meaning.
Jul 18, 2025
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How good money habits contribute to mental health
Maintaining regular savings habits and paying off credit card debt on time are two stable financial behaviors that significantly lead to improved mental health, University of South Australia finance experts have found.
Jun 4, 2025
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Wanting to 'move on' is natural—but women's pandemic experiences can't be lost to 'lockdown amnesia'
The COVID-19 pandemic was—and continues to be—hugely disruptive and stressful for individuals, communities and countries. Yet many seem desperate to close the chapter entirely, almost as if it had never happened.
Jan 10, 2024
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Stress, coping and quality of life in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic
A new study in the journal PLOS ONE examines how individuals coped with stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic and which strategies were associated with higher quality of life.
May 10, 2023
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Study shows that garden appreciation boosts well-being
The verdict is in: you really should stop and smell the roses!
Mar 6, 2023
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