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Exercise cuts depression risk

Exercise cuts depression risk

Posted on 02. Nov, 2010 by .

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There is a lot of support for the link between exercise and reduced levels of depression. Some studies have suggested it can even prevent the onset of depression. UK and Norwegian researchers have recently published a study in the British Journal of Psychiatry which supports the link between exercise and reduced depression. However, they discovered [...]

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Happiness in Korea

Happiness in Korea

Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by .

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Researchers from Yonsei University in Korea have created a happiness index to determine people’s happiness levels on a 100 point scale. 1,000 people took part in the study where they were asked to rate their happiness levels using a number of questions. Women in their 40s were found to be the happiest group, having far [...]

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Stress increases heart disease risk

Stress increases heart disease risk

Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by .

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Experiencing  in the workplace has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease for women under 50 years of age. Research conducted at Glostrup University Hospital in Denmark and published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine has found the link and say the effect is greater for younger women. 12,000 female nurses took [...]

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Happiness now or later

Happiness now or later

Posted on 06. Jul, 2010 by .

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Do what you can now to be satisfied in your work. It will bring greater feelings of happiness. However, if you cannot succeed, all is not lost. Researchers from University College London and Stockholm University followed 15,000 French employees over a 10-year period. Upon retiring, many employees reported feeling happier and heathier than they had done whilst working. This was particularly so for employees in jobs of low status and satisfaction. This study also highlights the impact working conditions have on a person’s health and the need for organisational changes to enable workers to remain in good health.

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Free Happiness Tips eBook

Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by .

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Download my eBook 50 Ways to Increase Your Happiness. If you want some ideas to help you live a productive, happier life, then take a look at this book. It is broken down into ten different sections and each section has tips you can apply to your life. Small changes can make a huge difference [...]

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Too much overtime can be bad for the heart

Too much overtime can be bad for the heart

Posted on 22. Jun, 2010 by .

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If you  ten to eleven hour days, you may be increasing your chances of developing heart disease by 60%. 6,000 British civil servants took part in the research which was published in the European Heart Journal. A strong link was found between the 369 cases of heart disease (resulting in death, heart attack or angina) [...]

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10 Time Saving Strategies That Will Also Increase Happiness

10 Time Saving Strategies That Will Also Increase Happiness

Posted on 25. May, 2010 by .

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We all hope to get more time from our day. Most of us, I imagine also want to be happier. This article discusses ways to better manage your time that will help increase your overall mood. 1 Limit television watching to one hour a day By setting this time restriction on your  habit, you have [...]

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Volunteer for health and happiness

Volunteer for health and happiness

Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by .

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New research supports previous research which highlights the benefits of volunteering. A poll of 4,500 volunteers was conducted by United Healthcare and Volunteer Match, in the US. Their findings were impressive. 84% of volunteers said such work improved their physical health and 95% felt it benefited them emotionally. Overall, volunteers experienced less stress and anxiety [...]

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Work and leisure

Work and leisure

Posted on 13. Apr, 2010 by .

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Having a so-called passive , has an impact on how active a person is in their leisure time. But only if you are a man, according to a study conducted by researchers at University College London. A passive job was defined as one where the worker had little  and not much . Over 6,000 civil [...]

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The Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

The Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by .

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Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. George Eliot If you have a pet, I am pretty sure they are a great source of pleasure to you. Hopefully they are an important part of your family, with their own unique  and behaviour patterns. It may interest you to [...]

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