Two hours a week is key dose of nature for health and wellbeing
Those who spend at least 120 minutes per week enjoying the outdoors report better health and feelings of wellbeing than those who spend less, or no time in nature.... Read More...
University of Exeter
Regular crosswords and number puzzles linked to sharper brain in later life
Older adults who frequently engage in number and word puzzles perform better on reasoning, attention and memory tasks than their peers who do not. For those who enjoy crosswords and other word-based puzzles, their brain function is equivalent to that of a person ten years younger.... Read More...
Pressure from advertisers and self-help gurus contribute to mid-life crises
Findings suggest modern mid-life crises may be caused by self-help gurus and manipulation from advertisers, showing how life should be lived after the age of 40.... Read More...
Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep
An uncommon variant of the PDE11A gene impacts both quality and duration of sleep. Genetic regions linked to sleep quality are also associated with serotonin production. The study also reveals those with the same hip circumference and a higher waist circumference sleep less, although the effect is small. ... Read More...
Shedding Light on the Body Clock’s Link to Mental Health and Disease
According to a new study, those who are genetically predisposed to be early risers have a lower risk of developing psychiatric conditions, such as depression and schizophrenia, as well as having better over all health. In contrast to other studies, researchers did not find a strong link between circadian rhythm and diseases such as obesity or diabetes.... Read More...
‘Hangxiety’ Higher in Shy People
According to researchers, after a night of drinking, shy people are more likely to be anxious that those more extroverted. ... Read More...
High Stakes Decision Making Causes More Cheating and Less Charity
According to researchers, when faced with high stakes decision making tasks, people are more likely to lose sight of personal morality, leading to more cheating and less charitable efforts.... Read More...
Innuendo Alone Can Fuel Conspiracy Theories
A new study reports innuendo alone in news coverage may fuel the belief in conspiracy theories. Researchers say news reports that imply correlations are enough to lead people to believe incorrect or false information.... Read More...
Dog Intelligence ‘Not Exceptional’
Researchers say people may be over estimating the cognitive abilities of dogs. A new study reveals dog intelligence is matched with that of other domestic animals, social hunters and carnivores.... Read More...
Disrupting Genetic Processes Reverses Aging in Human Cells
Researchers report certain genes and pathways that regulate slicing factors play a critical role in the aging process. Disrupting these genetic processes, researchers say, could reverse signs of aging in human cells.... Read More...
Stroke Doubles Dementia Risk
According to a new study, people who have suffered a stroke are twice as likely to develop dementia.... Read More...
Mongooses Inherit Behavior From Role Models Rather Than Parents
According to researchers, young mongoose learn their behavior from their 'escort' role models, not their genetic parents.... Read More...