All posts tagged with Psychology
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-(Natural News) It is completely normal to feel sad sometimes. Relationship problems, the loss of a loved one in death and other changes in circumstance can cause a temporary loss of joy. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about. However, when the sadness lingers, you no longer feel any interest in things that […]
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-(Natural News) Stressed, anxious, and depressed students may find relief in gardening. The Counseling and Psychology Services (CAP) department of the University of Central Florida (UCF) prescribes gardening to improve their students’ mental health. UCF mental health clinicians encourage their students to volunteer at the campus’ botanical garden where they can engage in a peaceful environment […]
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-(Natural News) Your blood sugar and impulsive behavior may influence behavioral flexibility or your ability to respond to changes in the environment. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that measures of impulsivity and blood sugar regulation can be used to predict behavioral flexibility. Both psychological and physiological factors influence behavioral flexibility performance, […]
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-(Natural News) It’s normal to have a bad day (or two), but when things aren’t going your way, do you criticize yourself or do you tell yourself you can do better next time? According to a unique study, practicing self-love doesn’t just improve your psychological well-being, it also benefits your physical health. The study, which was […]
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-(Natural News) A team of researchers from Northumbria University and Sheffield Hallam University in the U.K., Sunway University in Malaysia, and NeuroCognitive Institute in the U.S. investigated whether impulsivity and blood glucose could affect behavioral flexibility. The team published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. Both psychological and physiological factors influence behavioral flexibility performance. […]
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-(Natural News) Swiss researchers suggest that placebos were all in the mind. They recently conducted a trio of experiments that indicated a placebo didn’t need to come in physical form, as long as a healthcare professional could convince a patient about the supposed effectiveness of the psychological placebo. A placebo is any substance or treatment that […]
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-(Natural News) Believe it or not, there are some real benefits to addictive behavior. The “addictive personality” can be put to good use and make a person more creative, iron-willed, mindful, and resilient. The adverse effects of mental disorders – like mania and obsessive-compulsive disorder – can be managed. A person who learns how to control addictive behavior can redirect […]
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-(Natural News) Chronic stress negatively affects your physical and mental health. But an interesting study conducted by researchers from Brigham Young University (BYU) reveals one natural way to help manage your stress levels: spending more time with your significant other. In the study, published in the journal PLOSOne, the researchers used an infrared camera to examine the fascinating link between marriage […]
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-(Natural News) There is nothing easy about getting older. Limited mobility, cognitive decline and the death of loved ones can leave the elderly feeling depressed and lonely. Studies have found that older people are also more likely to develop clinical depression after being diagnosed with a serious health condition. For example, around a quarter of […]
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-(Natural News) Getting enough sleep at night ensures that you wake up well-rested the next day. In fact, an interesting study suggests that your mood, sleep quality, and stress levels can all affect your “control beliefs.” The paper, titled “Predicting Control Beliefs in Older Adults: A Micro-longitudinal Study,” was published in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences. […]
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