The important factor often left out of mental health research
New research suggests mental well-being should be measured alongside standard tests for mental health conditions.
Jun 27, 2024
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Personal Satisfaction
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Researchers measure when the boundaries of the body seem to fade during focused-attention meditation
An experimental study with nonmeditator participants revealed that a 15-minute focused-attention meditation session blurred the boundary between the self and the environment, aligning with the feeling of the body's boundaries ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Digital games may be an overlooked ally in mental health
Playing Wordle or Sudoku each morning over a cup of coffee probably won't boost your brain powers, but the mood and confidence lift these games provide is reason enough to keep playing, new University of Oregon research shows.
Jun 6, 2024
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Creativity and humor shown to promote well-being in older adults via similar mechanisms
Many people associate aging with a decline in cognitive function, health issues, and reduced activity. Uncovering mental processes that can boost the well-being of the older adults could be highly beneficial, as it could ...
Could being online actually be good for you? New study reveals a surprising finding
Spending time online may boost your well-being, the results of a large international study have revealed.
May 14, 2024
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New study reveals how teens thrive online: Factors that shape digital success revealed
A new study co-authored by Sophie Janicke-Bowles, associate professor in Chapman University's School of Communication, sheds light on the role that new and traditional media play in promoting and affecting character development, ...
May 4, 2024
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Inherited traits can be overstated, study shows
Behavioral similarities between parents and their offspring are less marked than is often suggested, a new study shows.
May 2, 2024
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Young people are getting unhappier: Lack of childhood freedom and independence may be partly to blame
Experts often highlight social media and harsh economic times as key reasons why young people are getting unhappier. And while those factors are important, I would like to emphasize another.
Apr 11, 2024
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Focusing on built environments over muscles and gears can boost athletic performance
The field of sports science has gained significant momentum in recent years, with the primary goal of research being directed towards optimizing athletic performance. However, achieving this goal is currently challenging, ...
Apr 10, 2024
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Body mapping links responses to music with degree of uncertainty and surprise
Music holds an important place in human culture, and we've all felt the swell of emotion that music can inspire unlike almost anything else. But what is it exactly about music that can bring on such intense sensations in ...
Apr 4, 2024
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