Smile more, it’s actually good for you

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Smile more, it’s good for you Is there such thing as a ‘Smile Effect’? Sure. Smiling and laughing can have a positive effect on your well-being, but as you make the transition from child to adult, it’s easy to lose the habit of indulging in these simple behaviours. Smiling can boost your immune system, lower
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How to add more smiles to your day

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Simple ways to add more smiles to your day Allowing yourself opportunities to smile and laugh is a powerful trait to staying happy, keeping positive and embracing your own life. The health outcomes and personal benefits will flourish as a result. The best part about smiling and laughter is that it’s free and readily available
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Socially active older adults have slower rates of health decline

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Socially active older adults have slower rates of health decline As we get older, we are often confronted with a wide variety of age-related health problems that can affect our quality of life and significantly impacting on our overall well-being. In addition to the physical ailments, there are a number of emotional and psychological concerns
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Being stingy with money increases stress levels

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Study shows that being stingy with money increases stress levels You may think being stingy is helping you save, but a recent study has shown that pinching the purse strings may actually affect our stress levels. The study was conducted by Queensland University of Technology, published in PLOS One, which found that stingy behavior increases
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Older adults benefit from social media more than the younger generation

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Older adults benefit from social media more than the younger generation Many psychological studies have linked negative health impacts from increased social media use. Most of these studies attribute health impacts to the younger generation (Millennials, Gen X and Gen Z), however social media seems to have more of a positive effect for older adults.
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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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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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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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4 ways to stay relaxed around stressful people

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Four ways to stay relaxed around stressful people Sometimes the negativity and unrealistic expectations of other people can derail your determination to include relaxation as a valuable part of your life. Don’t let that happen. Instead, consider the following suggestions to help you to remain relaxed around non-relaxed people.   1. Develop an invisible shield
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