Loneliness and solitude have long been studied for their detrimental health effects, and researchers have once again found that those who report feeling lonely or living alone have a higher risk of dying than those who don’t, according to two studies published Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Both studies, however, highlight the complexities [...]
Archive for June, 2012
Can Loneliness and Living Alone Shorten Your Lifespan?
Friday, June 22nd, 2012‘All-nighters’ May Spell Trouble Later in Life
Friday, June 22nd, 2012As many know, sleep deprivation is a problem for college students, but if the pattern continues into adulthood, it may lead to serious health concerns. In a new study presented by the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, 30% of working adults who sleep less than six hours a night are four times more likely to suffer [...]
More Mental Health Woes in College Kids Who Abuse Prescription Drugs
Friday, June 22nd, 2012Prescription drug abuse among American college students is linked to depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from more than 26,000 college students at 40 campuses who took part in the 2008 American College Health Association National College Assessment survey.
7 Worst Junk Foods for Your Heart
Friday, June 22nd, 2012For many people, the worse a food is, the more likely they are to want it. But there’s only so much junk food we can eat before it catches up with us (usually in the form of heart disease). The good news is, you don’t have to swear off your favorite foods to keep your [...]
How Your Phone Could Help You Lead A Healthier Lifestyle
Friday, June 22nd, 2012Your phone may be able to help you live a healthier lifestyle, according to a new study. Being able to connect with a personal coach, who receives your nutrition and exercise information and can then support and encourage you, could help people to live healthier lifestyles, according to new research. Participants in the study made [...]
Resilience Linked With Life Satisfaction: Study
Friday, June 1st, 2012Resilience 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.
Does 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 [...]
