Virtual Reality Glasses Displaying Exercise Give Similar Effects to Those Who Can't Move
A new study from Tohoku University suggests that virtual reality training can reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety.
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Video Games Can Help Boost Children's Intelligence; TV and Social Media Had No Negative Effect Says New Study
Children who spent more time playing video games increased their intelligence more than 2.5 IQ points, say Karolinska Institute researchers.
Parrots Kept as Pets Were Taught to Video Call Each Other-and They Loved It
Not only did the birds initiate calls freely, which went well, they seemed to understand that a real fellow parrot was on the other end
'I Cured My Anxiety and Depression With Daily Dips in Freezing Water'
30-year-old Mitchell Bock claims he has cured his severe depression by taking daily dips in frigid water after buying an ice bath.
London Lonely Girls Club Gains Thousands of New Members for Picnics, Drinks, and Game Nights
The club was founded by Holly Cooke, who arrived from Stoke-on-Trent, a big city in itself, but provincial compared to London.
MDMA and Psilocybin-Assised Psychotherapy Approved in Australia for Treatment-Resistant Depression and PTSD
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration said it considered several thousands of written public submissions prior to the decision.
Visiting Green Spaces 3-4 Times Weekly May Lower Your Need for Meds, According to New Study
Hanging out in a local park, lake, or garden really could be good for your health if you live in cities, according to a study from Finland.
Man Used Insect Photography to Combat Suicidal Thoughts-and His Stunning Photos Are Now in National Geographic
It has been nine years since Matt Doogue tried to take his own life-but he has since found peace and therapy through insect photography.
He's Earned a CNN HERO Award for Transforming Lives on City Streets Where he Once Sold Drugs
CNN Hero Tyrique Glasgow overseas every manner of volunteer community assistance program you could imagein on the streets where he sold drugs.
Two-Thirds Will Tell People They're 'Fine' Over the Holidays Even When They're Not: Here are 12 Better Responses
A poll reveals 2/3 of adults will say they're 'fine' over the holidays, even when they're not. Here's 12 better responses to 'how are you'.
'Healthy Food' Isn't Healthy for All: Learn Valuable Info About Your Gut Microbiome With Home Test Kit
Viome can analyze your gut with a home stool test kit for $79, sending you a report with specific foods you should avoid or increase.
The Top 20 Things That Make People Feel Good-And a New Positivity Bench in London
A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the top 20 things that make us feel good-with a good night's sleep and sunny blue sky topping the list.
Mister Rogers Had a Point: Regularly Greeting Six Neighbors Maximizes Your Wellbeing
As part of a Gallup index saying hello to more than 1 neighbor was shown to correlate with greater self-perception of well-being.
Now Science Shows Us How Looking at Art Makes Us Feel
Viewing visual art pieces evoked a wide range of emotional experiences that formed five broad clusters, while eye movement prioritized faces.
A New Study Finds that Performing Acts of Kindness Improves Mental Health Symptoms
Random acts of kindness for other people was more effective in reducing symptoms of depression than activities for the sake of enjoyment.
Eight Habits to Take Up by Age 40 if You Want to Live Decades Longer
A study of 700,000 Americans found men who had adopted all eight by age 40 lived around 24 years longer than those who had none.
70 Million People Cheer on Young Texan Boy Who Rang A Doorbell Asking for Help Finding Friends
Ray suggests some kids in their area of Amarillo Texas, but Shayden replies that he doesn't see them anymore "because they're bullies."
Party Drug Ketamine Can Stop Severe Depression-Researcher Wants Funding for the 'Powerful Treatment'
A low-cost version of ketamine to treat severe depression has performed strongly in a double-blind trial that compared it with placebo.
Their Bodies Age, But Seniors Have Higher Emotional Well-Being - Here's Why
Bodies lose their vigor with the passing of the years, but in the emotional realm, older people seem to rule supreme. Research shows why.
Denver's Program to Dispatch Mental Health Teams Instead of Police is So Successful it is Expanding 5-Fold
After dispatching mental health pros, instead of police, to 911 emergency calls, Denver boosts successful pilot program with more funding.
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