Self-compassion could help endometriosis sufferers
New research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practice self-compassion.
Mar 28, 2024
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New research shows endometriosis sufferers in New Zealand are likely to show some improvement in quality of life if they practice self-compassion.
Mar 28, 2024
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A single-session mindfulness and compassion intervention may lead to meaningful reductions in perceived stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to a study published online in PLOS ONE.
Mar 18, 2024
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Using compassionate mind training as a well-being intervention for school pupils could successfully support child mental health, according to new research by the University of Derby.
Feb 8, 2024
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It's never a bad time to start an exercise routine or get back to one. And with warmer weather and more daylight on the horizon, there's ample opportunity to get outside for your daily walk, bike ride or team sport.
Jan 29, 2024
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Losing weight is extremely difficult because high-calorie, delicious food is very accessible. Despite best intentions, it's common to wind up overeating. These setbacks can be frustrating and demoralizing and often lead people ...
Jan 25, 2024
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Sports psychology academics from Staffordshire University are helping young athletes learn how to perform under pressure. The researchers have found that teaching athletes simple cognitive behavioral techniques can change ...
Jan 16, 2024
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When teens feel a sense of belonging and being cared for, they are more likely to show compassion for others, according to a study led by Blake Colaianne, assistant research professor at Penn State's Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention ...
Nov 29, 2023
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When tragic events happen, no matter how far away from us they are, it's hard not to pay attention. Many of us empathize with the people in these situations and wonder how we can get involved, or if there's anything we can ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Sexism, harassment and bullying plague the Red Arrows, the UK Royal Air Force's display team. This revelation was the outcome of investigations into complaints of bad behavior in this elite organization. Air Chief Marshal ...
Nov 7, 2023
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A pilot program that successfully reduced burnout among female medical residents has shown even greater results on a national level, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
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A compass is a navigational instrument that shows directions in a frame of reference that is stationary relative to the surface of the earth. The frame of reference defines the four cardinal directions (or points) – north, south, east, and west. Intermediate directions are also defined. Usually, a diagram called a compass rose, which shows the directions (with their names usually abbreviated to initials), is marked on the compass. When the compass is in use, the rose is aligned with the real directions in the frame of reference, so, for example, the "N" mark on the rose really points to the north. Frequently, in addition to the rose or sometimes instead of it, angle markings in degrees are shown on the compass. North corresponds to zero degrees, and the angles increase clockwise, so east is 90 degrees, south is 180, and west is 270. These numbers allow the compass to show azimuths or bearings, which are commonly stated in this notation.
There are two widely used and radically different types of compass. The magnetic compass contains a magnet that interacts with the earth's magnetic field and aligns itself to point to the magnetic poles. The gyro compass (sometimes spelled with a hyphen, or as one word) contains a rapidly spinning wheel whose rotation interacts dynamically with the rotation of the earth so as to make the wheel precess, losing energy to friction until its axis of rotation is parallel with the earth's.
The magnetic compass was invented during the Chinese Han Dynasty between the 2nd century BC and 1st century AD, and was used for navigation by the 11th century. The compass was introduced to medieval Europe 150 years later, where the dry compass was invented around 1300. This was supplanted in the early 20th century by the liquid-filled magnetic compass.
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