Psychology & Psychiatry
Saying 'I understand' makes a real difference, study shows
Showing support for a person who is upset over something they've experienced can help boost their positive feelings, new research shows.
Dec 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to outsmart your COVID-19 fears and boost your mood in 2021
After a year of toxic stress ignited by so much fear and uncertainty, now is a good time to reset, pay attention to your mental health and develop some healthy ways to manage the pressures going forward.
Dec 29, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why living in the future, rather than the past, is key to coping with lockdowns – new research
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a tough year for people across the globe, with billions facing at least one lockdown. And it's not over—there may be further lockdowns needed in the new year. Luckily, researchers have ...
Dec 14, 2020
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Health
Watching nature on TV can boost wellbeing, finds new study
Watching high quality nature programmes on TV can uplift people's moods, reduce negative emotions, and help alleviate the kind of boredom associated with being isolated indoors, according to a new study published today in ...
Oct 14, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to have a better day during the pandemic
It's entirely reasonable during a pandemic to feel more stressed, anxious, lonely and depressed than usual. Yet, despite the circumstances, some people are doing OK. Some people continue to feel love for others, gratitude ...
Jun 26, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What are the characteristics of strong mental health?
Amid the coronavirus pandemic we are being warned of a "second wave" of mental health problems that threatens to overrun an already weakened mental health service.
May 27, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New and diverse experiences linked to enhanced happiness, new study shows
New and diverse experiences are linked to enhanced happiness, and this relationship is associated with greater correlation of brain activity, new research has found. The results, which appear in the journal Nature Neuroscience, ...
May 18, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologists offer tips and resources for coping during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly and drastically changed day-to-day life in the U.S., causing fear and anxiety. Loyola Medicine clinical psychologists Elizabeth Simmons, PsyD, and Laura Wool, PsyD, provide tips for coping, ...
Apr 03, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Instagram makes it easier to exercise
Exercising can be a chore. We know it's good for us, and we may do it, but it's not always fun.
Mar 05, 2020
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Ways to make exercise more enjoyable
Only about half of all American adults meet the national guidelines for aerobic activity and only about one-fifth meet the combined aerobic and strength-training goals. One reason is that some people just don't find it enjoyable, ...
Nov 04, 2019
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