Travelling farther away from home is better for your health
People who travel more outside of their local area feel that they are healthier than those who stay closer to home, finds a new study.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 30, 2022
These seven questions can define how wise you are
Researchers report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom,
Joseph Shavit
Nov 25, 2022
MIT sleep study delivers unexpectedly eye-opening results
Getting more sleep seems to provide big benefits: People find it gives them increased energy, emotional control, and an improved well-being.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 30, 2022
These seven questions can establish how wise you are
Wisdom measures are increasingly being used to study factors that impact mental health and optimal aging.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 25, 2022
MIT sleep study delivers eye-opening and unexpected results
More sleep seems to provide big benefits: Many people find it gives them increased energy, emotional control, and improved wellbeing.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 25, 2022
MIT sleep study delivers unexpected and eye-opening findings
MIT study suggests that more sleep, by itself, isn’t necessarily sufficient to bring about an improved sense of well-being and productivity.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 27, 2022
News addiction linked to poor mental wellbeing and physical health
People with an obsessive urge to constantly check the news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, as well as physical ill health.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 22, 2022
These seven questions can determine how wise you are, study finds
An abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom and a strong association to well-being.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 14, 2022
New study shows welfare prevents crime, quite dramatically
Removing cash welfare from children when they reach age 18 greatly increases the chances that they will face criminal justice charges.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 13, 2022
Do you get ‘hangry’? New research spotlights why
Research has discovered that feeling hungry really can make us “hangry”, with emotions such as anger and irritability strongly linked to it.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 5, 2022
New custom program helps diabetics control their blood sugar and weight
Program tailored for people living with diabetes helped participants lose weight, lower blood glucose levels, and improve overall wellbeing
Joseph Shavit
Mar 12, 2022
Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being
Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 7, 2022
Does consuming traditional media have an impact on well-being?
Does consuming traditional forms of media – including books, music and television – have an effect on short-term adult well-being?
Joseph Shavit
Dec 28, 2021
Can we unlearn pain? Helping make sense of chronic pain
A three-pronged approach to learning about pain could improve the lives of people experiencing chronic pain.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 16, 2021
Taking your brain out for a walk is good for both your brain and your well-being
If you're regularly out in the fresh air, you're doing something good for both your brain and your well-being.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 16, 2021
Teens with secure family relationships 'pay it forward' with empathy for friends
Teens' ability to empathize, to understand others' perspectives and emotions, and to care for their wellbeing, is important to relationships
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