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Parents: Don’t jump into sibling squabbles
U. MISSOURI (US) — Sibling conflict may increase a young person’s risk for depression and anxiety, but parents can help guard children’s mental health by setting up “house rules,” experts say.Two...
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To stay healthy, make marriage happy
U. MISSOURI (US) — Couples who are happily married are both mentally and physically healthier than their widowed or divorced peers, research shows.The study finds that in all stages of marriage,...
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Single employees want ‘work-life’ balance, too
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A growing number of workers who are single and without children have trouble finding the time or energy to participate in non-work interests, just like those with spouses and...
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Health gap for unmarried same-sex couples?
RICE (US) — Married opposite-sex couples have better overall health than same-sex couples living together, according to new research.After adjusting for socioeconomic differences, researchers also...
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AIDS patients learn to boost their kids’ abilities
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Ugandan adults with AIDS who received specialized caregiver training improved their children’s development and their own well-being. Michael Boivin, Michigan State University...
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Kids raised by gay parents are ‘doing just fine’
BOSTON U. (US) — Three decades of research suggest that kids of gay parents are faring well, a new report argues. When the Supreme Court took up the issue of gay marriage recently, Justice Antonin...
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Happy heads may get better sleep
CORNELL (US) — When a person’s happiness swings widely in reaction to the good and bad things that happen during the day, sleep can suffer.Researchers analyzed data from 100 middle-aged participants in...
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Mind-body class helps med students cope
BOSTON U. (US) — A new class for medical students may increase their self-compassion and ability to manage thoughts and tasks more effectively, according to new research. The study, published in...
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Do other animals get a runner’s high?
U. ARIZONA (US) — Intense aerobic exercise sends more blood to the brain, giving humans a “runner’s high,” but do dogs and other animals experience one, too?Exercise helps the body produce drugs known...
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Come on, get happy, crank up the music
U. MISSOURI (US) — You really can convince yourself to be happier, especially if you’re listening to an upbeat song while doing so.“Our work provides support for what many people already do—listen to...
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Low-income residents more likely to care about neighborhood
U. MISSOURI (US) — Some may assume that residents of run-down, crime-ridden neighborhoods don’t care about their communities, but new research suggests otherwise. Mansoo Yu, an assistant professor of...
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Cheerful people have lower risk of heart attack
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — People with cheerful temperaments are significantly less likely to suffer heart attacks, sudden cardiac death, or other cardiac events, research suggests.Previous studies have...
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To deal with problems, avoid them (for a little while)
U. TORONTO (CAN) — The best way to manage stressful problems at work, school, and home may be to take your mind off them—temporarily.Researchers sampled a group of university students faced with the...
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Loyal employees often make more money
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A loyal workforce can boost a firm’s bottom line. Now a new study finds employees who are loyal also stand to benefit—by making more money.Michigan State University researchers...
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How to improve the lives of kids with HIV
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Children born with HIV survive longer with a better quality of life when caregivers take part in childcare training, a new program shows.The program also reduces depression in the...
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Facebook may ‘undermine’ your well-being
U. MICHIGAN (US) — The more young adults used Facebook over a two-week study period, the greater the dip in their life satisfaction over time. Facebook helps people feel connected, but it doesn’t...
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Sweden tops list as best place for seniors
A global “age index” reports that in terms of well-being and quality of life, Sweden is the best place for older people to live and Afghanistan is the worst. The Global AgeWatch Index 2013, completed...
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Parents report same well-being but more emotions
Americans aged 34 to 46 with children at home rate their life satisfaction at higher levels than those without children at home do, according to a report. However, the researchers say that factors such...
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Other factors affect how IBS patients see their health
Social relationships, fatigue, and other coexisting medical problems have a stronger effect on how patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) rate their overall health than the severity of their...
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Google is right: We work better when we’re happy
New research confirms what Google already knows—greater employee happiness results in higher productivity without sacrificing quality. Economists carried out a number of experiments to test the idea...
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