Generosity improves social connection and relationships

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Improving social connection and relationships through generosity Year after year, more studies are highlighting the benefits of generosity on both our physical and mental health. Not only does generosity reduce stress, support physical health, enhance sense of purpose, and naturally fight depression, it is also shown to increase one’s lifespan. If a longer, less stressful
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Why volunteering positively contributes to happiness

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Why volunteering positively contributes to happiness Why should volunteering have such positive effects? To date, the mechanisms of the volunteering-health relationship have been understudied, but there are a number of potential theories. One such explanation is that volunteering boosts social resources, which in turn has health implications. However, other theorists provide evidence that volunteering has
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Top 20 music hits of the 1950s

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Top 20 music hits of the 1950s The 1950s witnessed the birth of rock and roll music, which would later spawn other related genres such as rockabilly (which also originated in the 1950s), garage rock and pop music, among a huge myriad of other derivations. In short, it is one of this decade’s most defining
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5 reasons how adult colouring books can brighten up your health

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Five health benefits linked to adult colouring books Did you know that colouring has therapeutic potential to reduce anxiety, create focus and bring more mindfulness? Ground-breaking research in 2005 proved anxiety levels dropped when subjects coloured mandalas, which are round frames with geometric patterns inside. In fact, psychiatrists have prescribed colouring to patients since the
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7 reasons why you should join an online community

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7 reasons why you should join an online community If you are active online, you should consider joining an online community forum where you can discuss topical interests, news or politics with like-minded individuals. Whether you’re into gardening, hiking, motorcycles, birdwatching or painting, there’s a social group waiting for you. No matter what your hobby,
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Australia’s 3 biggest cyber threats that target over 60s

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Australia’s 3 biggest cyber threats that target over 60s Cyber-attacks can take a variety of forms, from compromising personal information to capturing control of computers and demanding a ransom to release control back to the user. In simple terms, most attacks are an attempt to change a computer user’s behaviour through dodgy, and often undetected,
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Tricks to help you identify potential email scam attacks

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How to identify potential email scam attacks How the older generation can improve awareness of phishing scams Cybercrime continues to be an ongoing threat in 2019. Emails are still the most common way for cyber criminals to complete spear-phishing attacks. Unfortunately, many of the baby boomer generation are becoming victims of such email scams, with
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8 tips to avoid falling victim to cybercrime

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8 tips for baby boomers to protect themselves against cybercriminals How Over 60s can become more aware of suspicious behaviour online With continued advancement in technology each year, it’s important for individuals to ensure they stay abreast of the widely used techniques of cybercriminals. It’s estimated that 91% of cybercrime is due to human error,
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16 ways to help combat loneliness and social isolation

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16 ways to help combat loneliness and social isolation Studies show that acute loneliness and social isolation can impact gravely on wellbeing and quality of life, with demonstrable negative health effects. Being lonely has a significant and lasting negative effect on blood pressure and is associated with depression (either as a cause or as a
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How loneliness and isolation negatively affects your health

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How loneliness and isolation negatively affects your health It is estimated that among those aged over 65, between 5% -16% report loneliness and 12% feel isolated. Studies show that acute loneliness and social isolation can impact gravely on wellbeing and quality of life, with demonstrable negative health effects. Being lonely has a significant and lasting
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