When is a good time for a child to start music lessons
There are many reasons a child should learn a musical instrument.
Not only does it give them the opportunity to make music, a significant body...
Hope outshines mindfulness during tough times, study finds
When life gets tough, it turns out that hope may be more powerful than mindfulness in helping people manage stress and stay engaged at...
How massage therapy can help reduce nurse burnout
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses faced high levels of burnout and staffing shortages due to the stressful nature of their job. The pandemic...
20 minutes of mindful breathing can significantly reduce cancer pain
A recent study has found that just 20 minutes of mindful breathing can quickly reduce the intensity and unpleasantness of cancer-related pain, as well...
Singing from memory reveals a surprising hidden musical talent
A group of psychologists from UC Santa Cruz has uncovered an intriguing musical ability that many people possess without even realizing it.
This hidden talent...
Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia
There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from...
Why your 40s and 60s feel like your body is changing
If you've ever felt like your body is suddenly going through big changes in your 40s or 60s, it might not just be in...
How your high school friends’ genes could affect your mental health
Remember your mom telling you to choose your friends wisely?
It turns out she was right, but in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
A new...
Why thinking hard can feel unpleasant: New study explains the mental strain
If you've ever felt like it "hurts to think," you might be onto something.
A new study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin suggests that...
How ordinary people can become ‘situational heroes’
Our view of heroes is changing. Instead of focusing on heroic individuals, new research shows that anyone can act heroically in certain situations.
This idea...