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·October 29, 2021·4 min read

Better Grades and Improved Well-Being Linked to Sleep Quantity and Consistency

Students 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.

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·September 9, 2021·3 min read

Too Much Free Time May Be Almost as Bad as Too Little

Having too much free time can be almost as bad for your overall wellbeing as having little or no time to yourself, researchers report.

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·June 8, 2021·4 min read

Defying Body Clock Linked to Depression and Lower Wellbeing

A 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.

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·March 26, 2021·5 min read

Want a Longer, Healthier Life? Resolve Your Arguments by Day’s End

Resolving arguments on the day they occur helps reduce and improves overall wellbeing, researchers report.

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·March 24, 2021·4 min read

Higher Education Levels Linked to Greater Well-Being for Women

Women who embarked on higher education reported better overall psychological well-being, positive affect, and reduced psychological distress.

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·March 19, 2021·5 min read

Living a Stress-Free Life May Have Benefits, but Also a Downside

People who experience fewer stressors in daily life report better emotional stability, moods, and overall health. However, those who are less stressed score worse on cognitive tests than those who experience daily stressors. Those who are stress-free are also less likely to give emotional support or experience positive things happening throughout the day.

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·March 15, 2021·5 min read

Lab Studies of Emotion and Well-Being May Be Missing Real-World Anxiety

A person's natural level of anxiety may have a significant impact on results for lab-based studies of emotion and anxiety.

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·February 18, 2021·5 min read

Pandemic Got You Down? a Little Nature Could Help

Researchers report spending time in nature has a positive effect on mental and emotional wellbeing, regardless of which country you are from.

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·December 30, 2020·4 min read

Study Delves Into Emotional Wellness in the Human Brain

NAA, a compound in the brain, plays a key role in emotional agency and flexibility in healthy people.

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·November 20, 2020·3 min read

Time Spent Playing Video Games Can Be Good for Your Well Being

Those who play video games are more likely to report experiencing positive emotions and better overall well-being.

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·September 3, 2020·4 min read

When Doing Good Boosts Health and Well-Being

Prosocial behavior is good for people's health and wellbeing, but not all altruistic acts are equally beneficial for the giver.

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·July 27, 2020·4 min read

Hedonism Leads to Happiness

Pursuing hedonistic goals, such as taking time to yourself for relaxation or activities you enjoy, are essential, yet often neglected, for personal wellbeing.

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wellbeing

Better Grades and Improved Well-Being Linked to Sleep Quantity and Consistency

Too Much Free Time May Be Almost as Bad as Too Little

Defying Body Clock Linked to Depression and Lower Wellbeing

Want a Longer, Healthier Life? Resolve Your Arguments by Day’s End

Higher Education Levels Linked to Greater Well-Being for Women

Living a Stress-Free Life May Have Benefits, but Also a Downside

Lab Studies of Emotion and Well-Being May Be Missing Real-World Anxiety

Pandemic Got You Down? a Little Nature Could Help

Study Delves Into Emotional Wellness in the Human Brain

Time Spent Playing Video Games Can Be Good for Your Well Being

Hedonism Leads to Happiness

Optimism and Pessimism Shape Resilience and Risk

Every Breath You Take Alters Your Visual Perception

How the Brain Ignores Distractions to Stay Focused

Brain’s Hidden Circuitry for Risk and Reward Uncovered

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