The Effect Of Social Isolation On The Brain (M)
Over one-third of US adults over 45 report feeling lonely and among those over 65, one-quarter feel socially isolated.
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How Companion Animals Affect Serious Mental Illnesses (M)
Companion animals — typically dogs and cats — are sometimes thought beneficial for those who are depressed, anxious or lonely.
This Positive Therapy For Depression May Beat CBT (M)
CBT reduces how much people feel negative emotions, but does less to increase their positive emotions.
‘Depression’ & ‘Anxiety’ Have Changed Their Meaning Over 50 Years (M)
Rather than depression and anxiety being normalised over the last half century, they have been pathologised.
How To Turn Negative Personality Traits To Advantage (M)
One way to deal with less attractive personality traits.
The Best Type Of Exercise To Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (M)
The exercise is anti-inflammatory and reduces levels of stress hormones.
The Most Attractive Facial Characteristics (M)
People looked for this quality in facial characteristics — giving it the highest ratings for attractiveness.
A Self-Contained Sign Of Creativity (M)
People with this quality were able to generate more diverse ideas and solutions.
The Worst Thing About Childhood Abuse Is The Memories (M)
What people do with their memories of childhood trauma determines how well they recover — or fail to.
The Best Attention Hack Is Taking A Break — But Avoid This Common Mistake (M)
Many people make this mistake while taking what they think is a break.
