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Brain detects happiness more quickly than sadness
Written on 17 Jun, 2009 at 13:13 in Featured, Really? | viewed 271 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Our brains get a first impression of people’s overriding social signals after seeing their faces for only 100 milliseconds (0.1 seconds). Whether this impression is correct, however, is another question. Now an international group of experts has carried out an in-depth study into how we process emotional expressions, looking at the pattern of cerebral asymmetry in the perception of positive and negative facial signals. The researchers worked with 80 psychology students (65 women and 15 men) to analyze the differences between their cerebral hemispheres using the “divided visual field” technique, which is based on the anatomical properties of the visual system. Full Story : Physorg.com…
Love Keeps You Happy And Healthy
Written on 9 Jun, 2009 at 13:25 in Featured, Health | viewed 237 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
According to studies conducted on effect of love on emotional and physical well being the happiness and delight coming out of love and affection can increase your longevity besides keeping you healthy and fit. According to research, the feelings of being loved and cared decrease the aging process making a person look younger. Not only romantic love that can benefit your health but also mere expression of care and concerns for others in society can be beneficial to health. Full Story : Goodeveningworld.com….
Living Near Trees Improves Your Health
Written on 29 May, 2009 at 6:09 in Featured, Health | viewed 219 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
People living in areas with more parks, trees and grass live longer and happier lives, with less violence and improved mental and physical health, according to research presented at the conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Chicago. A growing number of studies are showing that humans living in settings lacking living plants show physical, psychological and social disorders similar to those developed by other animals that have been removed from their natural habitats. Full Story : Thegoodhuman.com……
Can happiness be inherited?
Written on 14 May, 2009 at 13:53 in Featured, Science | viewed 223 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Dr. Halabe Bucay suggests that a wide range of chemicals that our brain generates when we are in different moods could affect ‘germ cells’ (eggs and sperm), the cells that ultimately produce the next generation. Such natural chemicals could affect the way that specific genes are expressed in the germ cells, and hence how a child develops. Brain chemicals such as endorphins, and drugs, such as marijuana and heroin are known to have significant effects on sperm and eggs. Full Story : Physorg.com…..
Happiness and Relationships Linked
Written on 26 Apr, 2009 at 15:02 in Featured, Health | viewed 431 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
A study of the social networks of more than 4,700 subjects who had been tracked for 20 years demonstrated that happy people tend to be linked to each other through relationships with family, friends and neighbors. Those who seemed happiest were positioned at the centers of their networks, while those at the fringes tended to be more melancholic. Based on these findings, the quality of your immediate and extended network of friends and family can make a significant difference in your sense of wellbeing. Full Story : Habidqadri…….
Happiest European children in Netherlands
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 10:21 in Featured, Health | viewed 323 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The happiest children in Europe are in the Netherlands and Scandinavia but Britain is among the worst places to grow up, according to new British research published Tuesday. The researchers assessed the countries using 43 separate criteria, ranging from infant mortality and obesity to factors such as poverty and housing. Germany was eighth, France was 15th and Britain was ranked only above Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania and Malta. Full Story :Physorg.com………
Happiness is contagious, research finds
Written on 19 Mar, 2009 at 11:58 in Featured, Really? | viewed 371 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
A study of the relationships of nearly 5,000 people tracked for decades in the Framingham Heart Study shows that good cheer spreads through social networks of nearby family, friends and neighbors. Knowing someone who is happy makes you 15.3% more likely to be happy yourself, the study found. A happy friend of a friend increases your odds of happiness by 9.8%, and even your neighbor’s sister’s friend can give you a 5.6% boost. The research is part of a growing trend to measure well-being as a crucial component of public health. Full Story : LAtimes.com…..
Living near trees ‘makes people live longer and feel happier’
Written on 15 Feb, 2009 at 15:25 in @ a glance | viewed 355 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Living near trees makes people live longer and feel happier, new research shows. The research also shows that people have happier relationships and perform better in tests when they live in tree-filled neighbourhoods. One study showed that the presence of trees could cut crime by as much as seven per cent. Full Story : Telegraph.co.k……
Happy People Live Longer
Written on 18 Aug, 2008 at 8:58 in Health, Helpful Tips | viewed 217 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Although there are no evidence on happiness heals diseases, but it protects against falling ill. Because of this reason, happy people live longer. The size of the effect on longevity is comparable to that of smoking or not. It was concluded from an analysis of 30 follow-up studies published in the Journal of Happiness Studies.There have been more reports of happy people living longer. Happiness isn’t necessarily effective on seriously ill people, but it does help most healthy people. Chronic unhappiness causes stress, which reduces immune response. People who are happy seems to be adopting a healthy life style as well.
Meditation increases empathy & compassion
Written on 30 Mar, 2008 at 13:16 in Self Help | viewed 215 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
According to a recent study, meditation may increase a person’s ability to feel empathy and benevolence for others. Study was done by analyzing the brain activity of subjects while they are practicing Compassion meditation. Compassion meditation involves first focusing on loved ones and directing loving-kindness toward them, and then extending that goodwill to all beings indiscriminately. The researchers believe that their findings suggest compassion can be learned and increased with practice.
Meditation Impacts Blood Pressure
Written on 24 Mar, 2008 at 9:08 in Health, Science | viewed 2,025 views times and users have made 4 comments so far
Transcendental Meditation is an effective treatment for controlling high blood pressure, according to a new research conducted at the University of Kentucky. The practice of Transcendental Meditation was associated with approximate reductions of 4.7 mm systolic blood pressure and 3.2 mm diastolic blood pressure.
Happiness buys money
Written on 15 Feb, 2008 at 8:35 in Self Help | viewed 492 views times and users have made 1 comment so far
Studies have proved that people who are happy earn $750,000+ more in their lifetime than other people. Unlike the popular belief that money buys happiness the truth is other way around.