Resilience in the face of adversity could be a characteristic of someone who is truly satisfied with his or her life, according to a new study. Researchers from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona found that people who are more resilient are also more likely to report high life satisfaction and control over emotions.
Archive for June 1st, 2012
Resilience Linked With Life Satisfaction: Study
Friday, June 1st, 2012Does Facebook Turn People Into Narcissists?
Friday, June 1st, 2012There has been a lot of scholarship devoted to the study of Facebook, sparking debate about the mental health and personality traits of frequent users. Most recently, research from Western Illinois University suggested, like other studies before it, that Facebook appeals to our most narcissistic tendencies. The study, published in the journal Personality and Individual [...]
Exercise Makes You Smarter, Thanks To A Common Gene
Friday, June 1st, 2012We already know that regular exercise makes you healthier and happier. But did you know it could also make you smarter? That’s the premise of an emerging area of neuroscientific research, in which scientists are exploring the neurological effects of getting your regular dose of cardio. It turns out that exercise does a lot more [...]
Prevent Mosquito Bites with These Insect Repellants
Friday, June 1st, 2012Summer’s here, which means it’s bug bite season and time to stock up on insect repellant to ward off pesky mosquitoes. You’ve probably noticed that mosquitoes seem to prefer some people over others — one person is eaten alive by mosquitoes while another is rarely bothered by a bite. The difference in how often mosquitoes [...]
Sitting All Day? Head-To-Toe Tips For A Healthier Workstation
Friday, June 1st, 2012By now we’re sure you know that sitting all day isn’t doing your health any favors. Spending too much time seated at a desk has been linked to all sorts of negative health effects, like an increased risk of diabetes, cancer and, yes, even death. Regular exercise and periodic standing breaks throughout the day are [...]
