From chatty colleagues to pinging phones, workplaces are full of distractions which reduce productivity and increase time pressures. But are they all bad?

Elana Feldman · The Conversation 16 Oct 2019

Mental Health

We need to talk about mental health at work, say employees

A new study on mental health - and the stigma - in US workplaces found half of Millennials and 75% of Generation Z have quit a job because of it.

Rosamond Hutt 16 Oct 2019

Innovation

How the home of the future could help dementia sufferers

Researchers are looking into ways that smart home technology can be used to help people with dementia.

The Conversation 15 Oct 2019

Mental Health

Burnout is a pandemic. Why don't we talk more about it?

The World Health Organization has added burnout to its list of globally recognized diseases, yet protocols for addressing burnout in the workplace are starkly underdeveloped.

Gill Cassar and Dominik Breitinger 10 Oct 2019

Mental Health

World Mental Health Day is a chance to listen to those with the condition – the biggest experts of all

People with lived experience of mental ill health can be the driving force behind ending stigma and discrimination.

Katherine L. Switz and Peter Varnum 10 Oct 2019

Neuroscience

Severe air pollution could speed up the degeneration of your child’s brain

Research shows children living in polluted cities have increased risk of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.

The Conversation 07 Oct 2019

Mental Health

These are the benefits of practicing mindfulness in the office

Professor Lindsay Cameron has found that just a few minutes of mindfulness a day can make employees more helpful and productive. In addition to physical health checks, companies need to d...

Knowledge @Wharton · Knowledge@Wharton 02 Oct 2019

Values

Why relationships have the biggest impact on our health

Loneliness, stress and kindness: professor of psychiatry, Kelli Harding, explains the intangible factors that make up good health.

Knowledge @Wharton · Knowledge@Wharton 01 Oct 2019

Mental Health

Mothers are more tired, more stressed and far unhappier than fathers. Here’s why

New research has studied the happiness of moms and dads. The type of childcare activity, when and where it took place, who was present, and how much care was involved were all examined.

Katie Bohn · Futurity 26 Sep 2019

Mental Health

What we've learned about mental health from young people

There is a critical need for more attention and support towards solving our mental health crisis.

Cynthia Germanotta and Maya Smith 20 Sep 2019

Global Health

Those who drink tea regularly have healthier brains, research shows

Tea drinkers have better organized brain regions, compared to non-tea drinkers, a study shows.

National University of Singapore · Futurity 20 Sep 2019

Cities and Urbanization

Greenery: the miracle cure for urban living

Planting trees and bushes is a panacea for personal well-being in cities. But this wonder drug needs subjecting to clinical trials just like any other medicine.

Aruni Bhatnagar 16 Sep 2019

Healthcare Delivery

How reading and writing can help us live longer, healthier lives

Studies have found that in order to age well, it helps to keep writing, reading and talking. This is how we can benefit if we continue to flex our literary muscles.

Roger J Kreuz · The Conversation 13 Sep 2019

Education and Skills

Why aren't schools helping children lead happier lives?

Mental health issues among UK schoolchildren are rising. Schools should be prioritising happiness over competition, writes Early Childhood Studies expert Angel Urbina-Garcia.

Angel Urbina-Garcia · The Conversation 12 Sep 2019

Global Health

Bilbao's city parks offer brain-training games for the elderly

Authorities in the Spanish city are installing cognitive activities in public parks to help older people keep fit and combat loneliness.

Katharine Rooney 11 Sep 2019

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Mental Health

Being interrupted at work could be good for you – sometimes

We need to talk about mental health at work, say employees

How the home of the future could help dementia sufferers

Burnout is a pandemic. Why don't we talk more about it?

World Mental Health Day is a chance to listen to those with the condition – the biggest experts of all

Severe air pollution could speed up the degeneration of your child’s brain

These are the benefits of practicing mindfulness in the office

Why relationships have the biggest impact on our health

Mothers are more tired, more stressed and far unhappier than fathers. Here’s why

What we've learned about mental health from young people

Those who drink tea regularly have healthier brains, research shows

Greenery: the miracle cure for urban living

How reading and writing can help us live longer, healthier lives

Why aren't schools helping children lead happier lives?

Bilbao's city parks offer brain-training games for the elderly

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