1 minute of CPR video training could save lives
Just one minute of CPR video training for bystanders in a shopping mall could save lives in emergencies, according to research presented at the…
Antioxidants in spearmint and rosemary improve learning and memory, could affect Alzheimer’s
Newswise — ST. LOUIS — Enhanced extracts made from special antioxidants in spearmint and rosemary improve learning and memory, a study in an animal…
Research shows that the more chocolate you eat, the lower your body fat level is
University of Granada researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences have scientifically disproven the old belief…
EXAMPLES OF AUTOMATIC NEGATIVE THOUGHTS (ANTs) By Tim Sharp (Dr Happy)
EXAMPLES OF AUTOMATIC NEGATIVE THOUGHTS (ANTs) One of the basic assumptions of the cognitive model that underlies much of the broader positive psychology model…
Positive spin for learning, Geelong Grammar
NORTHERN Bay College will join Geelong Grammar and the University of Melbourne in a study measuring and refining use of positive psychology in Education….
Nurturing may protect kids from brain changes linked to poverty
Growing up in poverty can have long-lasting, negative consequences for a child. But for poor children raised by parents who lack nurturing skills, the…
What makes creativity tick?
A team of researchers led by a MichiganStateUniversity neuroscientist has created a quick but reliable test that can measure a person’s creativity from single…
Baking blueberries changes their polyphenol content — and possibly their health benefits
Blueberries are called a “superfood” for their high polyphenol content, but when served as warm, gooey pie filling or when lending bursts of sweet…
Exercise: Putting Action into Our Epigenome
Most human phenotypes are influenced by a combination of genomic and environmental factors. Engaging in regular physical exercise prevents many chronic diseases, decreases mortality…
Keeping emotions in check may not always benefit psychological health
Being able to regulate your emotions is important for well-being, but new research suggests that a common emotion regulation strategy called “cognitive reappraisal” may…