Happiness Archives • 60+Club

Recognising stress and how to beat it in to relaxation

Posted on November 11, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

Recognising stress and how to beat it in to relaxation The human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Some stress is good for us – it adds interest, excitement and motivation to life, in the right balance. But it is when the level of stress in your life causes you to

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Socially active older adults have slower rates of health decline

Posted on October 21, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

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

Posted on September 11, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

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

Posted on August 1, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

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

Posted on July 15, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

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

Posted on July 8, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

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

Posted on May 13, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

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

Posted on April 29, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

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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Why being social helps us to survive and thrive?

Posted on April 16, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

Why being social helps us to survive and thrive? Medical science is becoming increasingly aware of the impacts our emotional health has on our physical health, whereby such conditions as depression and loneliness are rightfully getting more attention. This is especially true as we age. With this in mind, researchers now realise that the social

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16 ways to help combat loneliness and social isolation

Posted on January 21, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

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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9 daily habits of happy people over 60

Posted on January 21, 2019 by 60PlusClub research

9 daily habits of happy people over 60 It’s believed that 40% of our happiness is determined by how we think and behave in our daily life, and this is largely under our control. So factors such as how healthy, wealthy, or attractive we are don’t actually matter as much as you might think. The

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4 ways to stay relaxed around stressful people

Posted on August 23, 2018 by 60PlusClub research

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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New Zealand hiking at its best | The Routeburn Track

Posted on April 29, 2018 by 60PlusClub research

New Zealand hiking at its best | The Routeburn Track (South Island) Whilst spending a week in New Zealand for a wedding, I was invited to trek (referred to as ‘tramp’ in NZ) the world-renowned Routeburn Track. Located in the South Island of New Zealand, the Routeburn Track is a 40km one-way trail, linking Fiordland

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14 tips to develop good sleeping habits

Posted on February 15, 2018 by 60PlusClub research

14 tips to develop good sleeping habits Persistent trouble falling asleep at night or feeling sleepy during the day is not a normal part of the ageing process, and something can be done. Some simple lifestyle changes can make a world of difference to your quality of sleep. Here are 14 tips to help improve

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Benefits of Pet Therapy for the elderly

Posted on December 5, 2017 by 60PlusClub research

Benefits of Pet Therapy for the elderly – found from case studies Elderly residents who are exposed to pets have been shown to be measurably more alert and prone to smiling more than those not similarly exposed. Physical aggression has been lessened and tolerance levels have increased markedly. This has been attributed to the ‘normalisation’

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