In our fast-paced and often stressful world, anxiety has become a common companion for many individuals. The quest for peace of mind and relaxation has led people to explore various methods, with meditation emerging as a powerful antidote to anxiety. Let’s delve into how meditation can serve as a beacon of tranquility in the tumultuous […]
The Calming Power of Meditation: A Tool for Easing Anxiety Read More »
The authors’ systematic review explored popular strategies for increasing happiness. Analyzing media articles, they identified five commonly recommended techniques: expressing gratitude, enhancing sociability, exercising, practising mindfulness/meditation, and increasing nature exposure. Then, they reviewed scientific literature and found 57 well-designed studies testing these strategies on subjective well-being. Surprisingly, some commonly recommended strategies lack a strong scientific
Happiness: What Works? Read More »
In the Alpha-Stim Anxiety Insomnia and Depression cranial electrotherapy stimulation trial, Richard Morriss and colleagues reported no significant difference in their primary depression outcome between active and sham groups.1 Although not the headline of the article, 41% of recruited patients who received sham stimulation had remission of their depression. This remarkable result adds to the growing list of neurotechnology trials in psychiatry demonstrating very large responses in their placebo arms.
Some people should not have pets. They’re expensive and can make you sneeze. They require time, attention, and stability. If you have allergies, don’t make yourself suffer. If you travel frequently, think twice. If you simply can’t warm to the idea of an animal companion, then by all means, forget the pet. Otherwise, there are
Take it from the experts, a pet can change your life Read More »
The need for mental control sets off the “ironic effect”: Suppressing sadness creates more unhappiness, and pursuing happiness creates more sadness. What is the answer?
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”: Firing Up Repetitive Unpleasant Thoughts Read More »
New York Times: The happiest people in the world aren’t that happy. But they are content.
The Finnish secret to happiness? Knowing when you have enough Read More »
