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Mental Wellbeing

Mental well-being is all about mind over the body. Although the touted psychic ability of telekinesis (mind over matter) has never been demonstrated, the physical health affects of healthy mind is beyond dispute. For one, the placebo affect is well documented, and shows that the body can react differently entirely based on one’s beliefs. Other studies have found that people with a positive outlook in life have lower blood pressure resulting longer lives and a third less cardiovascular health problems – amazing!

So what you can you do help yourself? Here’s a few things that have been found to increase lifespan and healthspan:

  • have a purpose in life
  • meditate
  • reduce your exposure to stressful situations
  • keep your brain active – this builds up a cognitive reserve in case you suffer from dementia later in life
  • build and maintain social relationships

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Mental Wellbeing News

Loneliness is America’s hidden public health crisis

Loneliness is America’s hidden public health crisis

Independent - 26-May-2025

Chronic loneliness raises risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and early death

How your attitude towards ageing could influence physical recovery

How your attitude towards ageing could influence physical recovery

Independent - 22-May-2025

Positive views on ageing aid mobility and independence after falls

Mouth taping for sleep: A trend lacking strong scientific support

Mouth taping for sleep: A trend lacking strong scientific support

New Scientist - 21-May-2025

Experts warn of weak evidence and potential risks behind the viral mouth-taping sleep trend

AI chatbots are helping people cope with mental health struggles

AI chatbots are helping people cope with mental health struggles

BBC - 19-May-2025

Experts worry about safety, privacy, and how well they really help

More Mental Wellbeing News

Mental Wellbeing Resources

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BioSelf Technology

Wearable devices company that developed device proven to calm nerves

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Amazon

Internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai - the happiness of always being busy

Blueprint: How DNA Makes Us Who We Are

Amazon

Book by behavioral geneticist Robert Plomin, first published in 2018 by the MIT Press

Alive Until You’re Dead

Amazon

How to fully embrace your life written by Susan Moon

Breath

Amazon

Historical, scientific and personal examination of breathing, written by James Nestor

More Mental Wellbeing resources
Topics covered in this page:
Brain Training, Breathing, Depression, Mental Wellbeing, Stress