September 7, 2024, 09:18 AM - 3 min read
The advantages of having a pet may have been exaggerated, according to researchers who monitored over 6,000 individuals for a year.
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August 31, 2024, 08:22 AM - 4 min read
A new report from Save Soil – a campaign from the global people’s movement Conscious Planet – outlines the surprising ways that healthy soil is directly connected to our mental and physical health.
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August 27, 2024, 11:21 AM - 7 min read
Given the rising rates in depression and anxiety, it is time to talk about how treatments work and why people hesitate so we can make informed treatment decisions — especially when hesitations may not be grounded in science.
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August 22, 2024, 11:06 AM - 2 min read
Consuming too much caffeine is definitely bad for your health, and there may be good reasons why some people want to quit it altogether. But if you despair at the idea of giving up your morning coffee, fear not.
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August 2, 2024, 01:07 PM - 2 min read
Simone Biles’ decision to prioritise her mental health and not compete has changed perceptions of elite gymnasts and their mental health.
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July 22, 2024, 11:29 AM - 2 min read
There is evidence that mindfulness can benefit people’s wellbeing. The problem is that mindfulness coaches, videos, apps and books rarely warn people about the potential adverse effects.
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July 18, 2024, 12:26 PM - 2 min read
The pilot program, launched in partnership with the Center for Open Science (COS), aims to produce independent studies that offer insight into the relationship between social media and a teen’s well-being. Researchers will gain access to Instagram data for up to six months, which may include information on how many accounts a teen follows, how much they use Instagram, their account settings, and more.
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July 10, 2024, 05:44 PM - 2 min read
Getting an extra hour of sleep each night, eating one extra serve of fruit or vegetables each day, cutting out one hour of screen time, or adding an extra day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week – are linked to improvements in mental health.
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July 10, 2024, 09:12 AM - 2 min read
Mental health conditions – technically diagnoses or disorders – are defined by either feeling distress or experiencing impairment in one or more areas of your life.
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July 2, 2024, 05:36 PM - 2 min read
Researchers found that 0.6-0.9 per cent of girls and 0.9-1.2 per cent of boys in the middle-income countries they studied -- India, Vietnam and China -- sought professional help.
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June 12, 2024, 01:48 PM - 2 min read
Simply shifting your focus towards natural surroundings, even while in an urban environment, has the potential to improve well-being.
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May 29, 2024, 10:01 AM - 2 min read
Many people can relate to the sleepless nights during hot summer months and anecdotal experiences of irritation and aggression when thermally uncomfortable.
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