It Is A Myth That “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” (M)
The quote refers to the idea that stressful events might harden the mind, enabling it to withstand future misfortunes.
The quote refers to the idea that stressful events might harden the mind, enabling it to withstand future misfortunes.
People in the study increased their conscientiousness and openness to experience, two of the five major aspects of personality.
People were less worried about their intestinal symptoms after three months and felt their quality of life had improved.
The treatment results in either a cure or significant improvement in 85% of patients.
The pattern can be reduced by using mindfulness or various different types of talk therapies.
The strategy works, but it has a major pitfall.
Loneliness is the biggest threat to human longevity.
The symptoms of depression and anxiety can only be reduced by dealing with the ‘psychic pain’ of adversity.
The sports that boost the brain the most.
The considerable benefits to health and well-being of gardening.
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