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    Seven hours of sleep is optimal in middle and old age, say researchers
    Joseph Shavit
    • 5 days ago

    Seven hours of sleep is optimal in middle and old age, say researchers

    Sleep plays an important role in enabling cognitive function and maintaining good psychological health and helps keep the brain healthy.
    Nature helps mental health, research says—but only for rich, white people?
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 8

    Nature helps mental health, research says—but only for rich, white people?

    New study finds troubling lack of diversity—in participants and geography—in field that explores nature’s effects on mental health.
    How to reduce loneliness: Meaningful activities can improve health, well-being
    Joshua Shavit
    • Apr 19

    How to reduce loneliness: Meaningful activities can improve health, well-being

    Free time is sometimes idealized, but research shows free time can sometimes be unhealthy by increasing loneliness.
    Research shows healthy home cooking equals a healthy mind
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 22

    Research shows healthy home cooking equals a healthy mind

    New research has found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your taste buds: it’s also good for your mental health.
    Brain cells that control anxiety and stress-related mental disorders identified
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 21

    Brain cells that control anxiety and stress-related mental disorders identified

    Advances in microscopic imaging have led to the exciting discovery of a small group of brain cells that control stress-induced responses.
    Telehealth shown to make a big difference where mental health help is scarce
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 10

    Telehealth shown to make a big difference where mental health help is scarce

    When the nearest psychiatrist’s office is dozens or even hundreds of miles away, a virtual connection may be enough to help.
    Growth charts for the brain help to understand mental illness as we age
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 3

    Growth charts for the brain help to understand mental illness as we age

    The researchers provide a growth chart to assess brain development and aging, not only for children, but across the lifespan from 2 to 100.
    Magic mushrooms found safe and effective in the treatment of mental health conditions
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 14

    Magic mushrooms found safe and effective in the treatment of mental health conditions

    According to the World Health Organization, about 450 million people worldwide have a mental health disorder, across all demographics.
    How far does a little kindness go? Research examines how doing good improves mental health
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 5

    How far does a little kindness go? Research examines how doing good improves mental health

    Researchers at the University of Toronto are taking steps to confirm the relationship between kindness and well-being.
    Researchers find new treatment leads to much less overeating
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 4

    Researchers find new treatment leads to much less overeating

    Many participants felt that their negative body image and shame posed a barrier to physical activity and a social life.
    Barbershop program helps reduce violence in Philadelphia
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 9, 2021

    Barbershop program helps reduce violence in Philadelphia

    A coping-skills program with young Black men in Philadelphia barbershops helped reduce reported violent behavior for up to three months
    Eating Mushrooms May Lower Risks of Anxiety and Depression
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 19, 2021

    Eating Mushrooms May Lower Risks of Anxiety and Depression

    Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature death...
    What our wandering thoughts can teach us about mental health
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 19, 2021

    What our wandering thoughts can teach us about mental health

    Researchers analyzed idle thoughts for 10 minutes. What they learned may be useful in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues.
    Turning cameras off during virtual meetings can reduce fatigue
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 6, 2021

    Turning cameras off during virtual meetings can reduce fatigue

    More than a year after the pandemic resulted in many employees shifting to remote work, virtual meetings have become a familiar part of life
    Surprising insights into the effects of screen time on tweens and teens
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 4, 2021

    Surprising insights into the effects of screen time on tweens and teens

    The quality of screen time has a greater impact on mental health than the number of hours spent online, study shows.
    Study shows the importance of getting into the right mindset for work
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 2, 2021

    Study shows the importance of getting into the right mindset for work

    Getting into the right mindset for work can set the tone for the rest of your day, and it's an especially beneficial practice for managers
    Key mental abilities can actually improve as we age
    Joshua Shavit
    • Aug 23, 2021

    Key mental abilities can actually improve as we age

    It’s long been believed that advancing age leads to broad declines in our mental abilities. New research offers surprisingly good news.
    Toxic workplaces increase risk of employee depression by 300%. Here are 4 strategies to repair them.
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 24, 2021

    Toxic workplaces increase risk of employee depression by 300%. Here are 4 strategies to repair them.

    Evidence shows that companies who fail to reward or acknowledge their employees for hard work are placing their staff at a much greater risk
    Research finds that spirituality can promote the health of breast cancer survivors
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 23, 2021

    Research finds that spirituality can promote the health of breast cancer survivors

    MU assistant professor Jennifer Hulett finds link between forgiveness, congregational support and improved health and well-being.
    Running to music combats mental fatigue a study suggests
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 23, 2021

    Running to music combats mental fatigue a study suggests

    Listening to music while running might be the key to improving people's performance when they feel mentally fatigued a study suggests.
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