Too Much Free Time May Lead to Lower Sense of Well-Being

Razi Berry As an individual’s free time increases, so does that person’s sense of well-being — but only up to a point. Too much free time can be also be a bad thing, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “People often complain about being too busy and express wanting more time. But […]

Your Thoughts Can Make You Sick; Your Thoughts Can Heal You

Your thoughts can make you sick, your thoughts can heal you

Razi Berry Your little child stumbles and scrapes her knee. She looks up at you expectantly, and because you see blood, the look on your face is one of alarm. Seeing your expression startles her and then she starts to cry. You move toward her and kiss her on the wound. The crying stops. This […]

Sleep, Stress and Mood May Modulate How ‘In Control’ Older Adults Feel

Sleep, Stress and Mood May Modulate How ‘In Control’ Older Adults Feel

Razi Berry From North Carolina State University Psychology researchers have found another reason that sleep, mood and stress are important: they affect the extent to which older adults feel they have control over their lives. The findings can inform efforts to improve an individual’s sense of control, which has ramifications for physical, mental and emotional […]

How to self-love your way to long-term health

Dr. Sarah Zadek (nee King) There are many ways we can interpret, and act, on self-love. Sometimes our choices seem to help our emotional or mental state, but could work against our bodies physically; For example, indulging in comfort foods, or sweets when we’re feeling low. While other choices and actions may seem more challenging […]

A Nutrient-Rich Diet May Be More Important for Women to Support Emotional Well-being

Razi Berry A recent study suggests that women may need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional mood, and sense of well-being. The research comes from Binghamton University, State University at New York.1 Anonymous survey of 563 individuals (48 percent men and 52 percent women) via social media was utilized There is evidence […]