Mental Well-being
Researchers discover how long-term money problems affect the brain
A British research project that followed participants for more than 70 years suggests that ongoing financial hardship may affect brain health later in life. The findings show a link...
Mental Well-being
Do you want to be happier? Copy these habits from people over 60
Many people associate happiness with major life changes, but according to statements from a psychiatrist cited by Psychologies,...
Mental Well-being
How to make every day better, according to science
New research published in PNAS Nexus has examined how the way people spend their time during a typical...
Mental Well-being
Your brain may be the reason you need more alone time
Many people view spending time alone as a sign of social withdrawal. Research suggests that the reality may be different.
Mental Well-being
Serious mental illness may shorten life by up to 20 years, and suicide is not the main cause
A new study finds most of the gap is driven by preventable physical disease.
Mental Well-being
Researchers discover how long-term money problems affect the brain
A British research project that followed participants for more than 70 years suggests that ongoing financial hardship may affect brain health later in life. The findings show a link...
Mental Well-being
Do you want to be happier? Copy these habits from people over 60
Many people associate happiness with major life changes, but according to statements from a psychiatrist cited by Psychologies,...
Mental Well-being
How to make every day better, according to science
New research published in PNAS Nexus has examined how the way people spend their time during a typical...
Mental Well-being
Your brain may be the reason you need more alone time
Many people view spending time alone as a sign of social withdrawal. Research suggests that the reality may be different.
Getting 8 hours may not be enough if you are missing this part of sleep
A new population study links poor sleep quality, not just short hours, to cognitive decline.
How much exercise per week it takes to meaningfully lower your anxiety risk
A Lancet meta-analysis of nearly 300,000 people pins down the weekly dose.
Researchers warn: High sugar intake may affect mood and mental health
New research suggests that sugar may not only affect the body but could also influence mood, stress levels, and mental well-being.
Exercise may work as well as your antidepressant – and this type works best
A major review of 81 meta-analyses points to one form of movement as the most effective.
6 evidence-backed habits that lower cortisol, and may protect your long-term health
Chronic stress raises heart risk. These six habits have the research to back them.
Sleeping in on weekends to make up for lost sleep: does it actually work?
Sleeping in on Saturday helps some things, but not the ones that matter most.