Optimistic women live more, new study finds
An encouraging study conducted by Harvard researchers found that having an optimistic outlook on life may help people to live longer.
An encouraging study conducted by Harvard researchers found that having an optimistic outlook on life may help people to live longer.
CCS Insight surveyed 2,000 people in the US and UK about what they would most like to have tracked about themselves, and their answer was mental health.
Source: Tech world aims to tackle the mental health issue next
Stress is a part of modern life, however, our health and productivity can be dramatically affected if we suffer stress in long term. Chronic stress can literally kill you, increasing your risk for heart attack and stroke by up to 50%.
Source: Wearables for Stress Management | Wearable Technologies
BioBeats, the leader in digital health and artificial intelligence, today announces that it has created a new proprietary algorithm that effectively e
Adapted from The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook Your body has many ways of warning you that the level of stress it is under is not sustainable. Being under a constant barrage of stressful situations without allowing time for restoration and recovery makes it possible to reach a state of chronic burnout and further health disturbances.
Source: 10 Warning Signs Of Burnout And Excessive Stress | Prevention
The Lief Patch heart rate variability monitor signals impending stress. Included smartphone app exercises teach people how to control stress response.
Source: Heart Rate Variability Monitor Helps Control Stress | Digital Trends
By AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NEWS When most people think about Thanksgiving, they focus on food, family and football-watching. But putting the “thanks” back into Thanksgiving is a good start in improving your heart health, researchers say. “Somebody once said a grateful heart is a healthier heart, and that’s what we …
Source: Study: Gratitude is a healthy attitude – News on Heart.org
Meditation goes to school
Source: Universities are teaching meditation to help students control stress – Macleans.ca
For anyone who is interested in learning about Hypnosis in a coaching, teaching, self-development, professional or counselling context, I would highly recommend participating in this programme run by my friend Dr Rob McNeilly.
‘ Rob McNeilly studied with Milton H. Erickson M.D. … is one of the most knowledgeable practitioners of Ericksonian methods in Australia. His teaching is clear, entertaining and edifying.’
Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D. Board of Directors, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona.
“Rob McNeilly worked with Milton Erickson, has been an invited presenter at International Ericksonian Congresses, and is a passionate and skilful teacher of the Solution Oriented Approach. I know him and his work, and value his personal and professional contributions.”
Bill O’Hanlon MS LMFT
A highly skilled presenter whose unique perspectives and playful demeanour make for a delightful learning experience.’
Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
‘ .. Your clear and practical teaching of the solution oriented approach has enabled me to achieve more effective interventions with greater ease ….. the approach is applicable in many different contexts…’
Peter Thorneycroft, Psychologist.
The findings could be used to help develop new methods of brain training for treating depression and anxiety.
Source: Everyday Activity Unexpectedly Linked To Reduced Depression And Anxiety – PsyBlog