research and wisdom from positive psychology, nutrition, mindfulness and nature to boost wellbeing in midlife and beyond
Older adults may sleep better after mindfulness meditation training, study suggests. Difficulty falling and staying asleep are common complaints affecting millions of people. Lack of sleep is bad for health and significantly impacts our quality of life, influencing mood, energy and sapping concentration. In recent years interest in the effectiveness of mindfulness training for sleep... Continue Reading →
Just eleven minutes of mindfulness training decreases alcohol consumption, says study. In 2019 middle-aged people in the UK were more likely to exceed the weekly alcohol limit, with 37% of men and 19% of women drinking over 14 units of alcohol in a week. If drinking less alcohol is a New Year resolution that is... Continue Reading →
Mindfulness-based stress reduction significantly improves symptoms of irritable bowel disease, says study. The risk of being diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) seems to be higher in middle age. In 2016, adults aged 40-49 years made up the highest proportion of people diagnosed with IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition characterised by a... Continue Reading →
If you want to lift your spirits, take a sneak peek at the wildlife and nature lurking in your back yard or street, says research. Every day our senses process volumes of information from the world around us, shaping the quality of our thoughts and influencing how we feel. Now scientists are exploring the effects... Continue Reading →
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