by University of Twente Research shows that people who live their lives with a sense of gratitude are happier and less likely to suffer from psychological issues. A study by the University of Twente shows that training yourself to be more thankful can help people to feel better and increase mental resilience. This is the...
For our social life and our profession we must be able to deal with our environment and other people. Executive functions, meaning the basic intellectual abilities that control human thought and action, help us to do this. These include selective attention, otherwise known as the ability to concentrate on one stimulus and suppress others, or...
Having positive health beliefs–specifically, the perception that you can protect yourself from having another stroke–is linked to lower blood pressure among stroke survivors, especially women, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health. The findings are published in a spotlight issue on psychosocial factors in the Journal of...
by Joanne Dickson and Charlotte Hardman, The Conversation We’ve seen images of supermarket shelves emptied of basics such as toilet paper, pasta, and tinned foods. Messages to reassure people there would be continued supply of provisions has done little to ease public anxiety. Panic buying and stockpiling are likely responses to heightened anxiety, fear and...
What you need to know about Ménière’s disease Treatment Symptoms Stages Complications Diet Causes Diagnosis Summary Ménière’s disease is a condition that causes vertigo, tinnitus, and progressive deafness. There is no cure, but some treatments can ease the symptoms. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), approximately 615,000 people in...
The idea that exercise may confer both physical and psychological benefits on those who engage in it on a regular basis is hardly new and has been extensively covered in scientific literature. Now, however, a new study conducted by Harvard researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) shows that even small amounts of daily exercise...
by American Psychological Association Strained relationships with parents, siblings or extended family members may be more harmful to people’s health than a troubled relationship with a significant other, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association. “We found that family emotional climate had a big effect on overall health, including the development or...
By Samuel Mckenzie, BScReviewed by Dr. Mary Cooke, Ph.D. Antidepressants can be an effective treatment option for severe depression. Unfortunately, they can cause various side effects including weight gain. These side effects must be considered by medical professionals before prescribing antidepressants. How is Depression Treated? Treatment for depression usually comes in one of three forms:...
Studies examine the role of psycho-social factors in oral health among older Chinese Americans RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Oral health is an essential part of psychological well-being and overall health in older adults. Poor oral health is associated with decreased quality of life, depression, hypertension, and cognitive decline. Two Rutgers studies, co-authored by Darina Petrovsky, Bei Wu,...
By Tim Boughton, M.Sc.Reviewed by Dr. Mary Cooke, Ph.D. Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions, which affects approximately 4 million individuals in the United States, and around 0.2-6.6% of the world’s population. It is more prevalent in women, and most people with Fibromyalgia are diagnosed during middle age. Image Credit: Fizkes...
