Share me on…Anxiety is an unpleasant emotional state of tension, apprehension, and worry occurring in response to a perceived threat. In the case of fear, the threat is relatively specific and identifiable, for example, seeing a snake. However, in the case of anxiety tends to be vague and gripping, for example, while delivering a presentation …
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Reducing the risk of dementia
Share me on…Bryna Shatenstein and Pascal Barberger-Gateau from the universities of Montreal and Bordeaux respectively, published an article in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in 2015 which discussed the prevention of age-related cognitive decline. The article considers various strategies for reducing the risk of dementia considering when and for whom they are most effective. An …
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The Happy Chemicals: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins
Share me on…The Happy Chemicals: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins We might not have a money tree, but we can have a happiness tree. Dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins are the quartet responsible for our happiness. Many events can trigger these neurotransmitters, but rather than being in the passenger seat, there are ways we can …
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Insomnia research and the sleeping brain
Share me on…Insomnia research and the sleeping brain Many of us regularly struggle to get enough sleep, and while some of this is due to busy lifestyles, there are also times when we do go to bed on time, but just can’t drop off. And it seems to be getting worse, thanks to the stress …
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The fascinating links between a healthy gut and a good mood
Share me on…The fascinating links between a healthy gut and a good mood … Research into the complex interplay between our gut microbiota and brain function … idea that wellbeing is much more than the sum of our mental and physical parts. Read More
‘A Lump In The Throat And A Tear’ Ahead Of Prince Philip’s Funeral
Share me on…More than 730 members of the Armed Forces will participate in Prince … Colonel Commandant to The Rifles for 68 years, he’s a serving war veteran, … Read More
Who Hears the Voice of God?
Share me on…An ambitious new study combines anthropology and psychology to study these … In an ambitious, cross-cultural, interdisciplinary research project, … are associated with mental illness; in many others, they are highly valued. Neither … Read More
Hull veteran walks to raise money just weeks after receiving new leg
Share me on…Last year, he decided to have his left lower leg amputated, following years of pain from his injuries. Jon Hilton is hoping to raise £13,000 for armed forces … Read More
How Do We Know If Someone Likes Us?
Share me on…Research reveals that many of us second-guess the mutual attraction of … also be intimidating and anxiety-provoking, as people worry about the impressions … Their research demonstrated that after conversations, most people are, … Read More
New housing developments and public transport should be ‘loneliness proofed’
Share me on…The APPG is supported by the Red Cross, whose survey suggests that … The Mental Health Foundation said its research shows loneliness has not … Read More
How to Help Overly Picky People Become Less Picky
Share me on…Perfectionism is involved in many mental health conditions and can harm well-being. New research suggests that people high in perfectionism also … Read More
Research in metaphors enables better understanding of depression and patients’ needs
Share me on…The conceptual metaphors of depression found in 23 blogs written by people with major depressive disorders were analysed by a multidisciplinary UOC … Read More
Mental health and social media
Share me on…According to an article in Forbes, “a review study from Nottingham Trent University looked back over earlier research on the psychological characteristics … Read More
Is Video Game Anxiety Real?
Share me on…The researchers acknowledge that the study is correlated, so they cannot say whether anxiety caused by the use of video games as a coping strategy, in …