How do we keep happy and healthy as we get older?
If you're the kind of person who thinks every cloud has a silver lining, the odds of living a long life may be stacked in your favour, according to research. What predicts long life? To answer the question, scientists have primarily explored biomedical areas such as genetics. But now, psychological attributes such as optimism are... Continue Reading →
“Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life”, said Yoko Ono, and she could be right according to research. For years scientists have suggested that our facial expressions influence our emotions. If the theory is correct, we don't just smile because we are happy;... Continue Reading →
If getting enough good quality sleep is a problem it may be down to whether you are an optimist or a pessimist, according to a study published online in the Journal of Sleep Research. It's not always situations in life that make us happy or unhappy; it's how we interpret situations. Whether something is good... 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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