Category: Wellbeing
Cycling or walking on your commute to work lowers risk of disease and poor mental health
A landmark study undertaken over two decades showed cyclists had about half the risk of dying compared with inactive commuters.
From depression to bipolar disorder: What experts say about recovering from mental health conditions
Contrary to the notion that recovery from some mental illnesses is impossible, research shows that many people can fully recover and lead fulfilling lives.
Being a coffee drinker might be good for your heart health if you sit down all day for work
Coffee might reduce the risks associated with sedentary behaviour, a new study showed. But it shouldn’t prevent you from taking active breaks.
Researchers use AI to let you chat with your future self
MIT researchers used AI to create a chatbot where you can talk with your “future self” leading users to feel less anxious or unmotivated after the chat.
‘Historical stigma and ignorance’: Why is Europe struggling to focus on adult ADHD?
Despite its prevalence, ADHD remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed in Europe, particularly among adults.
Tokyo is working on a dating app to boost marriage and childbirth
Tokyo City Hall is developing a dating app as the country’s birth rate is plummeting to an all-time low.
Parasocial relationships perceived as more emotionally fulfilling than our acquaintances – study
A favourite YouTuber or a beloved book character may be more effective at cheering you up than an acquaintance, UK researchers say
Commission hopeful of achieving cancer code despite setbacks
The European Commission is confident it can create an EU Code of Conduct to guarantee equal access to financial services for cancer survivors despite patchwork approaches from the health and financial sectors, though its original timeline for doing so has slipped.
Home care workers see no retirement horizon, report claims
Report shows more than 60% of home care workers don’t believe their jobs are sustainable until retirement, flags low pay, long working hours and mental health challenges as main barriers.
Study finds link between the COVID pandemic and lack of physical activity among children
A new report from WHO said that the COVID-19 pandemic led to more screen time and less physical activity among European children.
