How to Stop Feeling Bad
"What do you think is the most frequent complaint when people seek therapy? In my experience, it is a variant of 'I feel bad, and I want to feel better'," writes Steven C. Hayes, University of Nevada (Oct 30th, 2019)
Want Better Sleep? A simple walk might work wonders
"It’s well-established that regular exercise is a good way to improve sleep if you’re battling insomnia... But what if your sleep is already okay? Will moving your body during the day help you sleep better at night?" writes Seth J. Gillihan, University of Pennsylvania (Oct. 23rd, 2019)
Who lives longer: meat eaters or vegetarians?
"the largest group of factors that control how long a person lives is their environment," writes James Brown, Aston University (Oct. 23rd, 2019)
Exercising is even More Important as You Age
"The good news is that the very best time to start exercising is now. Research from the United States and the United Kingdom reveals that middle-aged and older adults can reduce their risk of death by becoming more physically active, irrespective of past physical activity levels," writes Scott Lear, Simon Fraser University (Oct. 16th, 2019)
Repeated Giving To Charity Feels Good
"For most experiences in life, no matter how good it makes you feel the first time it happens, it feels less good the more you experience it. A great restaurant may be a peak experience the first time you eat there, but bring you less joy each time you go there again. You may love hearing a particular song the first time it plays, but it won’t be as uplifting the 50th time as it was the first. But, what happens with the joy you get from doing something for someone else?" writes Art Markman, University of Texas (Oct. 9th, 2019)