Enjoying Nature Close to Home Associated with Wellbeing During COVID
Studies have shown that exposure to nature can improve human mental health and wellbeing. A new study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology dug a…
Wellness Research
State of Gratitude has a Unique Stress-Buffering Effect on Acute Psychological Stress
Researchers from Irish universities carried out a study with 68 adults and found that gratitude has a unique stress-buffering effect on both reactions to and…
Perfectionists are More Likely to Burn Out, Study Suggests
People with perfectionist traits are more susceptible to burnout, according to new research, and it is not just work-related stress that is the cause. An…
You’re Never Too Busy for Self-Gifting, Study Finds
People who are feeling tense due to demands at work or home tend not to reward themselves with gifts, new research finds – even though…
Can a Playlist be Your Therapist? Balancing Emotions Through Music
Music has the potential to change emotional states and can distract listeners from negative thoughts and pain. It has also been proven to help improve…
A Higher Sense of Purpose in Life May be Linked to Lower Mortality Risk
Growing research indicates that one’s purpose — the extent to which someone perceives a sense of direction and goals in their life — may be…
Why Thinking Hard Makes You Tired
It’s no surprise that hard physical labor wears you out, but what about hard mental labor? Sitting around thinking hard for hours makes one feel…
Researchers to Study Efficacy of Mind-Body Practices in Improving Pain, Surgical Outcomes
Can mind-body practices such as gentle yoga or self-reflection benefit patients undergoing surgery? It’s a question that researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine…
Eating Well, Avoiding the News Provided the Best Mental Health Outcomes During COVID
A healthy diet and avoiding the news helped prevent anxiety and depression during COVID, even better than interacting with friends, following a routine, or pursuing…
NIH-Funded Study Shows Sound Sleep Supports Immune Function
Getting a consistent good night’s sleep supports normal production and programming of hematopoietic stem cells, a building block of the body’s innate immune system, according…