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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 23, 2022·3 min read

‘Travel Therapy’: Could a Vacation Help Mental Health and Well-Being?

Vacations may not just be an opportunity for recreation, they may also provide mental and overall health benefits.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 18, 2022·4 min read

Adults Show Poorer Cognition, Better Well-Being with Age

Significantly worse symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness were seen in younger people, while older people showed greater mental well-being. However, when it came to cognition, task performance was worse in older adults.

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·March 18, 2023·3 min read

Attending Live Sport Improves Well-being

Attending sports events has a positive impact on two measures of well-being; it helps improve life satisfaction and also reduces feelings of loneliness.

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·December 7, 2022·2 min read

Does Persistent Pain Impact Older Adults’ Physical Function, Cognition, and Well-Being?

Persistent pain, which is common in those over the age of 65, was linked to meaningful declines in physical function and well-being.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 10, 2020·4 min read

Emotion Vocabulary Reflects State of Well-Being

The vocabulary we use to describe our emotions is an indicator of mental health, physical health, and overall well-being.

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Featured Psychology

·January 9, 2021·3 min read

Heading Outdoors Keeps Lockdown Blues at Bay

Levels of happiness increase when people are outdoors, compared to being inside.

Featured Psychology

·December 11, 2017·4 min read

How Social Networking Keeps People Healthy

Researchers report social media interactions can help reduce negative emotions and restore a sense of well-being.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·December 9, 2020·4 min read

How You Measure Happiness Depends on Where You Live

The meaning of "happiness" varies greatly, depending on where in the world a person lives.

Featured Psychology

·November 9, 2020·6 min read

Human Wilderness Connection Has Psychological Roots and Could Reduce Disease Risk

Feeling calm after spending time in nature is a sign your psychological needs are being met, a new study reports. People's attachment to wilderness can be explained by their psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 26, 2021·3 min read

Making Music Tunes up Wellbeing During Lockdown

Online music improvisation collaborations helped improve mood, reduce feelings of loneliness, and promote feelings of community for participants.

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·July 8, 2022·3 min read

Online Art Viewing Can Improve Well-Being

Visiting online galleries not only allows for a greater opportunity for art to be seen by the public, it also helps improve mood, reduces anxiety, and provides a greater sense of well-being.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 10, 2022·4 min read

Positive Childhood Experiences of Blue Spaces Linked to Better Adult Well-Being

Positive exposure to blue spaces, such as spending time playing at coastal locations or at lakes, during childhood is associated with a greater sense of well-being later in life.