March 30, 2025
by Elizabeth Pratt
Having optimism about the future may help people save more money.
Research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that people who are optimistic tended to save more money and that was particularly the case for people in lower incomes.
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February 28, 2025
by Elizabeth Pratt
There have been two mid air collisions and 94 aviation incidents so far in 2025. A passenger jet colliding with a helicopter in Washington DC and a Delta plane flipping at Toronto airport are just some of the aviation disasters making headlines.
Experts say the news could be troubling for those with flight anxiety, but there are strategies that can help.
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February 27, 2025
by Elizabeth Pratt
Having a job over 50 for those who want one can boost overall wellbeing.
The University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging found that more than two thirds of people who work after 50 say it helps their physical and mental health.
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January 31, 2025
by Elizabeth Pratt
People aged 50 and older find with poor or fair health are twice as likely to report not having any close friends.
Data from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that friends can play a key role for people over the age of 50, but that those with mental or physical health problems can experience challenges in this area.
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January 29, 2025
by Elizabeth Pratt
Did your parents have a favorite child?
Research published in the Psychological Bulletin suggests they may have and the factors contributing to favoritism may surprise you.
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December 18, 2024
by Elizabeth Pratt
Feeling lonely has a greater impact on sleep for college students than too much screen time.
Research from Oregon State University found that students with high levels of loneliness were more likely to have difficulties sleeping compared with less lonely students, regardless of their level of screen time.
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December 11, 2024
by Elizabeth Pratt
More than 33% of people aged between 50 to 80 feel lonely.
Loneliness and isolation among this group has mostly returned to pre pandemic levels, but remains high.
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October 31, 2024
by Elizabeth Pratt
If you want to cheer up a friend or loved one, consider giving them a small gift.
Research suggests that gift giving may lift their mood faster and more effectively than a conversation.
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September 15, 2024
by Elizabeth Pratt
COVID-19 vaccination mitigates adverse effects of SARS-CoV-2 on mental illness.
Research published in JAMA Psychiatry found that the COVID-19 vaccination may help protect against the adverse mental health impacts of the virus by preventing severe infection.
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September 5, 2024
by Elizabeth Pratt
Scrolling through social media videos could increase boredom and make users feel less engaged with content.
Research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General found that endless scrolling may make users feel less satisfied with the content they view.
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