FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 29, 2021·4 min readBetter Grades and Improved Well-Being Linked to Sleep Quantity and ConsistencyStudents who consistently sleep the optimal eight hours per night perform better on tests and report higher personal satisfaction than their peers who have more disrupted sleep patterns.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 28, 2022·3 min readChildhood Poverty Impacts Well-Being in Middle AgeThe financial circumstances a child experiences impact their well-being between the ages of 41 and 65.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 5, 2022·4 min readChoosing to Be With Others Is More Consequential to Well-Being Than Choosing to Be AloneThe element of choice in whether we choose to be alone or interact with others plays a key role in personal wellbeing.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 2, 2019·4 min readChurch, couch, couple: Social psychological connections between people and physical spaceAn ecological perspective reveals how design, use and personalization of environment are involved in social behavior, identity expression and emotional experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 8, 2021·4 min readDefying Body Clock Linked to Depression and Lower WellbeingA new, large-scale study reveals people whose sleep patterns go against their natural circadian rhythm are more likely to develop symptoms of depression and report a decrease in wellbeing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 14, 2022·7 min readDoes 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 29, 2022·3 min readExperts Emphasize the Role of Wellbeing in Human HealthFocusing on your well-being can help improve both physical and mental health, especially for those with chronic medical conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 20, 2019·5 min readGreen space is good for your mental health: The nearer the better!Those in urban areas who live close to parks and other green spaces have increased life satisfaction, mental wellbeing and overall happiness than those who further away.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 27, 2020·4 min readHedonism Leads to HappinessPursuing hedonistic goals, such as taking time to yourself for relaxation or activities you enjoy, are essential, yet often neglected, for personal wellbeing.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 24, 2021·4 min readHigher Education Levels Linked to Greater Well-Being for WomenWomen who embarked on higher education reported better overall psychological well-being, positive affect, and reduced psychological distress.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 15, 2021·5 min readLab Studies of Emotion and Well-Being May Be Missing Real-World AnxietyA person's natural level of anxiety may have a significant impact on results for lab-based studies of emotion and anxiety.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 4, 2017·2 min readLessons From the Past on How to Be HappyResearchers report a study from the 1930's could have positive implications for improving social well-being and happiness, if applied by policymakers.Read More
