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Suicidal People Are 7 Times More Likely To Recover Completely With This Resource

The single factor which helps 38% of formerly suicidal people back to complete mental health. Having someone to confide in is one of the most important factors in recovery from mental illness, a new study suggests. People in the study were experiencing suicidal thoughts, usually as a result of mental illness or substance abuse. Mr Philip Baiden, the study’s lead author, said: “We found that among formerly suicidal individuals, those who have someone they could confide in were seven times more likely to have complete mental health, after adjusting for

Oxytoxic: Understanding the Impact and Finding Hope

Have you ever wondered why some relationships seem to flourish while others crumble under the weight of stress and conflict The answer might lie in a fascinating concept known as oxytoxic. Understanding this phenomenon can offer valuable insights into our…

The Belief That Cuts Dementia Risk In Half

The simple belief about old age that halves your dementia risk. Having a positive attitude towards ageing can half the risk of developing dementia, new research finds. People with the strongest genetic risk factor for depression — the ε4 variant of the APOE gene — were 49.8% less likely to develop the disease compared to those with a negative view of ageing. For those without the genetic risk factor, those with positive beliefs about ageing had a 43.6% lower chance of developing dementia. Professor Becca Levy, the study’s first author,

3 Ways Worrying Is Surprisingly Good For You

3 Ways Worrying Is Surprisingly Good For You

The right amount of worrying can be beneficial to mind and body. Worry can be good for both mind and body, new research concludes. Worry can help to motivate us and work to protect the emotions. Psychologists find that people who worry more tend to: recover better from traumatic events, prepare and adapt to stressful events better, and do things to improve their health. For example, worriers are more likely to get mammograms, self-check their breasts and seek help for any problems. Professor Kate Sweeny, the study’s first author, said:

The Two Universal Reasons People Attempt Suicide

The Two Universal Reasons People Attempt Suicide

Around one million people around the world take their own lives each year. Hopelessness and emotional pain are the two main reasons why people attempt suicide, research finds. Common beliefs about suicide were not strongly supported by the study. People were less likely to mention the following reasons: Financial problems, as a cry for help, or to solve some kind of practical problem. Instead, it was more because the emotional pain they were in was unbearable and they felt that it would never go away. Professor David Klonsky, study co-author,

The Popular Supplement That Boosts Memory And Learning

The Popular Supplement That Boosts Memory And Learning

For the research 166 people carried out cognitive tasks while the blood flow in their brains was measured. Higher omega-3 fatty acids levels are linked to greater blood flow in memory and learning areas of the brain, new research finds. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to fight changes in the brain linked to dementia. Dr Daniel G. Amen, the study’s first author, said: “This is very important research because it shows a correlation between lower omega-3 fatty acid levels and reduced brain blood flow to regions important for learning,

10 Minutes On These Beats Caffeine For Energy And Motivation

10 Minutes On These Beats Caffeine For Energy And Motivation

Afterwards people reported greater motivation to work and more energy. Walking up the stairs for 10 minutes beats a cup of coffee for increasing energy and motivation, new research finds. Researchers compared the effects of 10 minutes low-to-moderate intensity exercise with a 50mg of caffeine (around a cup of coffee or can of cola) and a placebo condition. Professor Patrick J. O’Connor, study co-author, said: “We found, in both the caffeine and the placebo conditions, that there was not much change in how they felt. But with exercise they did

Toddler Tantrums: Help from Neuroscience

Toddler Tantrums: Help from Neuroscience

Charlie’s parents felt like they were walking on eggshells. A simple family party often set off the three year-old. The unfamiliar setting, the commotion, and relatives trying to hug and kiss the boy could easily send him into a kicking and screaming fit. Usually quiet, Charlie routinely burst into tantrums for reasons neither his parents nor his pediatrician could explain. Such difficult behaviors, meltdowns, and tantrums are a major concern for many parents and professionals. Yet most strategies to remedy problematic behaviors often fall short. Why? They are based on

How Most People Are Killing Their Productivity

How Most People Are Killing Their Productivity

It can feel really good but it is reducing productivity by up to 40%. Multitasking can reduce productivity by up to 40%, research finds. And now brain scans show why. Changing from one activity to another interferes with brain activity. This makes the end result much worse than if we focus on one thing at a time. Dr Iiro Jääskeläinen, a neuroscientist and one of the study’s authors, said: “We used functional magnetic resonance imaging to measure different brain areas of our research subjects while they watched short segments of

Anxiety: 3 Dietary Supplements Which Are Most Beneficial

Anxiety: 3 Dietary Supplements Which Are Most Beneficial

The three dietary supplements that are most effective for treating anxiety. Dietary supplements which contain passionflower, kava or combinations of L-lysine and L-arginine can help reduce anxiety, according to a review published in the Nutrition Journal. The supplements generally had mild to moderate effects without producing any serious side-effects. The review included results from 24 separate studies with over 2,000 participants. The researchers also concluded that St John’s Wort and magnesium were not effective in treating anxiety (Lakhan & Vieira, 2010). Dr Shaheen Lakhan, the study’s first author, said: “Our

Is This A Circle? What The Answer Reveals About You

Is This A Circle? What The Answer Reveals About You

If pushed to choose, would you say this image contains a circle or not? People who tend towards saying the shape above is a circle are generally more liberal, a new study finds. People in the study who tended to say this was a circle were also: for the legalisation of cannabis, for gay marriage, for a government-funded welfare state. Those who said the shape above was not a circle tended to be more politically conservative. Naturally, they were also more likely to be for strengthening drug laws and ‘small’