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·April 15, 2024·5 min read

Watching Sports Boosts Well-being: Neuroimaging Shows Why

A new study reveals how watching sports significantly enhances well-being. This multi-method research combined data analysis, surveys, and neuroimaging to explore the effects of sports viewing on both subjective and objective well-being indicators.

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·October 6, 2023·4 min read

Well-being Enhanced By Awe Inspiring Science

Scientists illuminated a compelling link between experiencing science spiritually and enhanced wellbeing, akin to the psychological uplift often linked to religious beliefs. The research delves into the "Spirituality of Science," exploring its association with profound feelings of transcendence, awe, and interconnectedness, thus positioning science as a potent source of meaningful, awe-inspiring experiences.

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·September 13, 2023·6 min read

Healthy Habits Are Key to Curbing Depression’s Hold

A new study delves into the role of lifestyle choices in mitigating depression risks. Drawing from the UK Biobank, researchers analyzed data from nearly 290,000 participants, determining that seven key lifestyle habits significantly reduced depression risk.

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·August 5, 2023·5 min read

How Our Own Sleep Ratings Shape Our Next-Day Mood

According to a recent study people's feelings about their sleep have a stronger influence on their well-being than data from sleep-tracking technology. Over 100 participants kept daily sleep diaries and wore actigraphs on their wrists to monitor sleep patterns. The research compared these readings to participants' personal evaluations of their sleep and their moods the next day.

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·November 28, 2022·3 min read

Childhood Poverty Impacts Well-Being in Middle Age

The financial circumstances a child experiences impact their well-being between the ages of 41 and 65.

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·November 21, 2022·5 min read

Many Adolescents Game a Lot Without Negative Effects on Their Wellbeing

44% of adolescents who game heavily report a better sense of wellbeing than those who game less or don't play video games at all.

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·August 24, 2022·6 min read

News Addiction Linked to Not Only Poor Mental Wellbeing but Physical Health Too

Those who addictively consume news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and physical health problems, a new study reports.

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·April 14, 2022·7 min read

Does Music Improve Overall Health and Well-Being?

Listening to music helps improve mood and decreases anxiety, regardless of the genre. Researchers found listening to music elicits similar autonomic nervous system activation patterns people experience as a result of exercise. Findings reveal clinically significant improvements in well-being and health-related quality of life associated with music engagement.

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·March 5, 2022·4 min read

Choosing to Be With Others Is More Consequential to Well-Being Than Choosing to Be Alone

The element of choice in whether we choose to be alone or interact with others plays a key role in personal wellbeing.

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·March 2, 2022·5 min read

Study Examines Link Between Accountability to God and Psychological Well-Being

People who consider themselves more accountable to a god report higher levels of three of the four variables of psychological wellbeing. The association was stronger in people who pray more often, suggesting accountability accompanied with prayer enhances psychological wellbeing for believers.