Saying No to social invitations can benefit your health
Many people find it hard to decline an invitation, even if they'd rather not attend an event. They often fear that saying no could...
Why stress is linked to emotional overeating
Have you ever noticed that after a near-miss car accident or a stressful encounter with a menacing person, you sometimes crave comfort food?
You're not...
The health benefits of volunteering for older people
Volunteering is not only a selfless act that makes a positive impact on the lives of others but also a practice that can significantly...
Saying ‘Hello’ to strangers linked to higher life satisfaction, study finds
A study conducted by psychologists at Sabanci University in Turkey, in collaboration with a researcher from the University of Sussex in the UK, suggests...
8 ways older adults can reduce loneliness and social isolation
The COVID-19 pandemic reduced social connectedness for everyone, but older adults were particularly hard hit.
“Older adults were simply taken out of circulation during the...
AI-generated white faces seem more real than actual humans
Recent research from The Australian National University (ANU) reveals a startling discovery: AI-generated white faces are often perceived as more realistic than those of...
How to address childhood bullying
Most people have felt picked on, put down, or left out by peers at some point in their life.
Conflict between children, even friends, can...
Social isolation in older people linked to higher smoking risk
Growing older often means facing unique challenges, including health issues and the loss of friends and family, which can lead to feeling alone.
The concern...
Misused grammar can cause physical stress, study finds
A recent study conducted by professors at the University of Birmingham sheds light on a fascinating aspect of human physiology: how our bodies respond...
Gratitude may protect the heart, study finds
A recent study suggests that gratitude, the trait of appreciating the good in the world, could have a positive impact on cardiovascular health and...