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3 天之前 · Philosopher shares 3 strategies to help you attain the good life. December 26, 2024. Imagine it’s Monday morning, too cold and too dark, but once that alarm goes off, you know you’ve got to rally.
The hidden power of words: How language influences reality
2 天之前 · The research team, which published their work in the journal Psychological Science in the Public Interest, conducted an extensive review of framing effects – the way language choices influence how people interpret information.Their work demonstrates that these effects aren’t just academic curiosities – they have real-world impacts across politics, healthcare, education, and …
People are living longer -- But spending more time in poor health
2024年12月12日 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — There’s no question that people are living longer today than centuries or even decades ago. However, in what might seem like a cruel irony, a new study finds people may not be living very well in those extra years. The gap, which represents the difference between how long ...
Unlocking Resilience: The Impact of a Growth Mindset - Study Finds
6 天之前 · Paper Summary Methodology. The researchers conducted a prospective longitudinal study with three timepoints over two years. Participants completed online surveys measuring their growth mindset (using Dweck’s Implicit Theories of Intelligence Questionnaire), depression symptoms (using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9), well-being (using the PERMA-Profiler), and adjustment of daily routines.
Americans are falling behind in life expectancy -- A doctor …
2024年12月16日 · Life expectancy among women is predicted to improve less than that of men, reducing the gap between the sexes. According to the rankings, women are expected to drop from 51 st to 74 th and from 51 st to 65 th among men. The slight increase in life expectancy is expected to be attributable to a decline in a few leading causes of death, including diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
The simple truth: Why our brains love taking shortcuts - Study Finds
2024年11月25日 · The research uncovered a key psychological principle: people are drawn to explanations involving common and reliable causes.If a potential explanation seemed rare or unpredictable, participants were less likely to find it convincing.In essence, we’re mental economists, always looking for the most reliable return on our cognitive investment.
The Power of 7,000 Daily Steps: Preventing Depression Through …
2024年12月17日 · Why do daily steps matter so much? The paper discusses several potential ways that walking might help prevent depression. Physical activity has been linked to changes in inflammation levels in the body, activation of certain neural pathways, increased neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to form new connections), and regulation of stress response systems.
Why do people move slower as they age? Breakthrough study …
2024年4月23日 · About StudyFinds Staff. StudyFinds sets out to find new research that speaks to mass audiences — without all the scientific jargon. The stories we publish are digestible, summarized versions of research that are intended to inform the reader as well as stir civil, educated debate.
About: Our Story - Study Finds
StudyFinds Founding Story. StudyFinds was created at the end of 2016 when founder Steve Fink realized there was no hub for studies focused on the average reader. A longtime journalist, Murrow Award-winning managing editor, and progressive content development executive across his 20 years with CBS Local Digital Media, CBS Television Stations, and CBS News, Steve found himself always fascinated ...
Global study of 600,000 people finds loneliness sends ... - Study …
2024年11月3日 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The largest study of its kind has discovered a troubling link between loneliness and dementia.Researchers at Florida State University found that people who experience feelings of loneliness are over 30% …