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Boredom is a common human experience. But how people cope with or handle being bored is important for mental health. “Everybody experiences boredom,” said Sammy Perone, Washington State University assistant professor in the Department of Human Development. “But some people experience it a lot, which is unhealthy. So, we wanted to look at how to...

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A new study has found that mentally stimulating activities like using a computer, playing games, crafting, and participating in social activities are linked to a lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss called mild cognitive impairment. A new study has found that mentally stimulating activities like using a computer, playing games, crafting and participating...

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Researchers have discovered that meal timing strategies like intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime appear to help people lose weight by lowering appetite––not burning more calories. Researchers have discovered that meal timing strategies such as intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime appear to help people lose weight by lowering appetite rather...

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Employees at a large urban hospital who purchased the least healthy food in the cafeteria were more likely to have an unhealthy diet outside of work, be overweight and/or obese, and have risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, compared to employees who made healthier purchases. A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine,...

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New research shows that being able to see green spaces from your home is associated with reduced cravings for alcohol, cigarettes, and harmful foods. July 12, 2019, Plymouth, England—The study, led by the University of Plymouth, is the first to demonstrate that passive exposure to nearby green space is linked to both lower frequencies and...

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A simple tweak to the sleeping patterns of “night owls”—people with extreme late sleeping and waking habits—could lead to significant improvements in sleep/wake timings, improved performance in the mornings, better eating habits, and a decrease in depression and stress. June 10, 2019, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK—New international research by the Universities of Birmingham and Surrey in...

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An international team of researchers has found the Internet can produce both acute and sustained alterations in specific areas of cognition, which may reflect changes in the brain, affecting our attentional capacities, memory processes, and social interactions. In a first of its kind review, published in World Psychiatry — the world’s leading psychiatric research journal, the researchers...

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Contrary to popular belief, consuming red meat and white meat such as poultry, have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels, according to a new study. June 4, 2019, Oakland, CA—Contrary to popular belief, consuming red meat and white meat such as poultry, have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels, according to a study published today...

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A new study advocates for exercise as a fundamental treatment and intervention method within inpatient psychiatric facilities. May 21, 2019, Burlington, VT—When it comes to inpatient treatment of a range of mental health and mood disorders — from anxiety and depression to schizophrenia, suicidality and acute psychotic episodes — a new study suggest that physical...

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A new study suggests that depression and GI trouble sometimes spring from the same source—low serotonin—and identifies a potential treatment that could ease both conditions simultaneously. May 7, 2019, New York, NY—For people with depression, gastrointestinal distress is a common additional burden, and a new study suggests that for some, the two conditions arise from...

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People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate a minimally processed diet May 16, 2019, Bethesda, MD—People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate a minimally processed diet, according to results from a National Institutes of Health study. The difference occurred...

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Our attitudes can be influenced not only by what we actually experience but also by what we imagine. May 17, 201, Leipzig, Germany—Sometimes in life there are special places that seem to stand out to us — a school playground, perhaps an old church, or that inconspicuous street corner where you were kissed for the...

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Looking on the bright side also acts as a safeguard, according to 18-year study May 2, 2019, State College, PA—People who don’t give up on their goals (or who get better over time at not giving up on their goals) and who have a positive outlook appear to have less anxiety and depression and fewer...

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Incremental physical activity, even at light intensity, is associated with larger brain volume and healthy brain aging. April 19, 2019, Boston, MA—Considerable evidence suggests that engaging in regular physical activity may prevent cognitive decline and dementia. Active individuals have lower metabolic and vascular risk factors and these risk factors may explain their propensity for healthy...

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Meals that include fresh avocado can significantly suppress hunger and increase meal satisfaction May 8, 2019, Chicago, IL—A new study released by the Center for Nutrition Research at Illinois Institute of Technology suggests that meals that include fresh avocado as a substitute for refined carbohydrates can significantly suppress hunger and increase meal satisfaction in overweight...

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Not all weight lifting produces the same benefit but new research suggests you can prolong your life by increasing your muscle power. April 12, 2019, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—”Rising from a chair in old age and kicking a ball depend more on muscle power than muscle strength, yet most weight bearing exercise focuses on the...

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Australian researchers have discovered a new molecular pathway in the brain that triggers more weight gain in times of stress. April 25, 2019, New South Wales—It’s no secret that overindulging on high-calorie foods can be detrimental to health, but it turns out that under stress, watching what you eat may be even more important. A...

Depression and gut health have more in common than we may think––low serotonin may play a part in causing both depression and stomach problems. May 6, 2019, NEW YORK—For people with depression, gastrointestinal distress is a common additional burden, and a new study suggests that for some, the two conditions arise from the same glitch...

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According to groundbreaking research, people with bipolar disorder may be more likely than people without the disorder to develop Parkinson’s Disease later in life. May 23, 2019, MINNEAPOLIS – People who have bipolar disorder may be more likely to later develop Parkinson’s disease than people who do not have bipolar disorder, according at a study...

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A pleasant walk in the woods, a ‘nature pill,’ measurably reduces stress hormone levels. April 4, 2019, Ann Arbor, MI—Taking at least twenty minutes out of your day to stroll or sit in a place that makes you feel in contact with nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels. That’s the finding of a...