Focusing on your well-being can help improve both physical and mental health, especially for those with chronic medical conditions.
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.
The element of choice in whether we choose to be alone or interact with others plays a key role in personal wellbeing.
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.
NAA, a compound in the brain, plays a key role in emotional agency and flexibility in healthy people.
Many people report positive psychological benefits, including improved mental well-being, following spending time alone during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Having too much free time can be almost as bad for your overall wellbeing as having little or no time to yourself, researchers report.
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.
Those who addictively consume news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and physical health problems, a new study reports.
A new study links increased time spent on social media by 10 year old girls to a decline in wellbeing at the age of 15.
Women who embarked on higher education reported better overall psychological well-being, positive affect, and reduced psychological distress.
Pursuing hedonistic goals, such as taking time to yourself for relaxation or activities you enjoy, are essential, yet often neglected, for personal wellbeing.
