Mental Well-being
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Studies link reading to better brain health and longer life
Reading is often seen as a form of relaxation, but research shows that this habit can have an impact on both brain health and life expectancy.
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Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows
A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.
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The best way to start your day, according to science
Recent research shows that small personal choices made in the morning can have a significant impact on the rest of the day.
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Exercise can ease depressive symptoms as effectively as therapy
Many people with depression find that established treatments do not help. New research points to a more accessible approach.
Mental Well-being
Trump slashes federal mental health funding, affecting thousands of programs
Federal funding cuts of nearly $2 billion are forcing thousands of U.S. mental health and addiction programs to scale back or shut down critical services nationwide.
Body
Studies link reading to better brain health and longer life
Reading is often seen as a form of relaxation, but research shows that this habit can have an impact on both brain health and life expectancy.
Body
Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows
A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.
Body
The best way to start your day, according to science
Recent research shows that small personal choices made in the morning can have a significant impact on the rest of the day.
Exercise
Exercise can ease depressive symptoms as effectively as therapy
Many people with depression find that established treatments do not help. New research points to a more accessible approach.
New research suggests screen time can ease daily stress
Screen time is often blamed for stress. New research suggests it can sometimes do the opposite — especially at home.
These things make a relationship strong – without grand gestures
Many people believe that good relationships require grand gestures. Research instead points to something far more down-to-earth.
This is what happens in your family when alcohol is removed from everyday life for a month
An alcohol-free January is not just about saying no thank you. A break can reveal insights into your health, habits, and the role alcohol plays in daily life.
Drop weight loss: How you can improve your health in other ways
Many people link health to the number on the scale. Research, however, shows that everyday habits often matter more for health than weight loss alone.
Less motivation and lower energy: Why January blues may affect you
For many, the year does not begin with renewed energy but with fatigue and low spirits.
New study links sleep apnea to increased risk of poor mental health
A large study shows that common sleep problems may be closely linked to mental well-being among older adults.