Category: Wellbeing
Teens’ problematic smartphone use linked to anxiety, depression, and insomnia
Two new studies found that problematic smartphone use in teens is linked to anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Vienna named the world’s most liveable city again in 2024 ahead of these European cities
As well as Vienna in poll position, three other European cities made the top 10 in a year when global instability and the cost of living weighed heavily.
In Denmark, schools are trialling later start times to give teens a sleep boost
Amid a growing awareness of youth mental health, some 20 schools in Denmark have pushed back their start times following a two-year trial.
Does it really matter if you eat before swimming? It’s more important that you do this instead
Despite warnings about swimming on a full stomach, eating before you jump in the pool is generally nothing to worry about. But something else might be.
‘Digital pacifiers’: How early exposure to devices impacts your child’s emotional development
As early exposure to digital devices becomes increasingly common, experts explain how using them could hinder children’s emotional development.
Why being a superfan of Taylor Swift could be good for your health, according to scientists
A study showed that the singer’s openness regarding her body image issues could have lifted her fans’ stigma helping them to seek help.
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.
