Listen to the story {Play} Experts warn that children’s mental health is a vital yet severely overlooked issue during regional and global crises. Despite half of all psychological problems in German adolescents arising before age 14, limited research and support exist for this vulnerable group. This lack of early intervention …
Listen to the story {Play} The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the way we work and learn. The forced shift to remote work and learning has accelerated the adoption of these new ways of working, and it is clear that they are here to stay. Remote Work …
Listen to the story {Play} Obesity and unhealthy living in general is a long-term problem in many parts of the world. In the US only 20% of the population meet the recommended levels of physical activity. In Europe 45% of the population never engage in physical activity. One of the barriers …
Listen to the story {Play} Sharing emotional distress people with others are not always an optimal solution. The phenomenon is termed social sharing, but a lot of people do not feel comfortable with this both when it comes to the sender and the receiver. At the same time as professional …
Listen to the story {Play} New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of California on how to empower your performance takes a mindful approach. The research team has looked into the possibilities to cause positive changes in cognitive functions by manipulating expectations. The study is focusing on long-term …
Listen to the story {Play} Driven to seek personal growth, besides cognitive health, 55% of Americans age 45 and older are actively learning new things, according to a recent AARP study on lifelong learning. Studying the detailed complexities of history. Playing a musical instrument. Kneading dough while delving into the …
Listen to the story {Play} Earphones in your ears, found an interesting audiobook, pushing play, time for today’s training. A long powerwalk is planned, but how does this multitasking event with training and audiobook affects your attention in general. New research from the University of Rochester Medical Center shows that: …
Listen to the story {Play} Research from Penn Medicine and Deloitte Consulting LLP using a behaviorally designed gamification program to improve the level of exercise. The researchers found that competition was more engaging to increase the daily step counts than support or collaboration. The focus was directed on combining behavioural insights …
When it comes to keeping on top of things in life, we can sometimes lose track or drop the ball. Being organized is one thing that can benefit both your personal and work life. So when your life feels like a bit of a jumbled mess and you often find …
