well-being
Regrets? Study examines how people can cope
Montreal, March 1, 2011 — Although Edith Piaf defiantly sang, “Non, je ne regrette rien,” most people will have their share of regrets over their lifetime. Indeed, anyone who seeks to overcome disappointments should compare themselves to others …
Happy children make happy adults
Being a ‘happy’ teenager is linked to increased well-being in adulthood, new research finds.
Much is known about the associations between a troubled childhood and mental health problems, but little research has examined the affect of a positive …
Therapeutic lifestyle changes as useful as drugs in improving mental health
Irvine, Calif., Feb. 22, 2011 — Getting more exercise, spending time outdoors and helping others are among the activities that can be as effective as drugs or counseling in treating an array of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, …
Review confirms benefits of outdoor exercise
A systematic review carried out by a team at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry has analysed existing studies and concluded that there are benefits to mental and physical well-being from taking exercise in the natural environment. Their…
Peace of mind closes health gap for less-educated
MADISON — Psychological well-being is powerful enough to counteract the pull of socioeconomic status on the long-term health of the disadvantaged, according to a study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Lack of education is …
Psychological pain of Holocaust still haunts survivors
WASHINGTON — Holocaust survivors show remarkable resilience in their day-to-day lives, but they still manifest the pain of their traumatic past in the form of various psychiatric symptoms, according to an analysis of 44 years of global psycholog…
Study: Remaining childless does not lead to loneliness in old age
The common belief that remaining childless leads to loneliness or depression in the elderly is contradicted by a new University of Florida study, which instead found similar levels of well-being among parents and people without children in their later years. At the same time, having children is no guarantee of happiness later in life, said Tanya Koropeckyj-Cox, a UF sociology professor who conducted the study.