5 meditation exercises to help you cope with chronic stress
Chronic stress, characterised by prolonged and unrelenting pressure, poses significant health risks, impairing the immune system and exacerbating insomnia and other medical conditions. Recent studies indicate that Australians are experiencing elevated levels of chronic stress, with marked increases in anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorders. Contributing factors include rising unemployment
Study links these two personality traits to longer life
A new study has confirmed that stress can accelerate the biological aging process, even in young and healthy individuals, but it also identifies two psychological traits—resilience and self-control—that help resist these aging effects. Researchers found that people who had experienced higher levels of stress showed biological markers indicative of faster
Psychologists share effective strategies to prevent online addiction in children
In an increasingly connected world, children are growing up in environments saturated with screens and online platforms, creating challenges for parents attempting to manage their internet use. While the digital landscape offers numerous benefits, the rising prevalence of internet addiction among youth is a significant concern. Parents often grapple with
Expert tips for managing everyday anxiety
WEB DESK: For over millions of people, anxiety is a daily reality. The physical symptoms, like pounding headaches and shortness of breath, can be terrifying, and constant worry can make even basic tasks feel insurmountable. While occasional anxiety due to work or financial stress is common, people with anxiety disorders
Narcissism has expiration date? Large-scale study unveils
WEB DESK: A groundbreaking study spanning over 37,000 participants across various age groups has unveiled insights into the trajectory of narcissism throughout a person’s life. Published in the prestigious Psychological Bulletin, the research indicates that narcissistic traits tend to diminish as individuals grow older, though with nuanced variations. The study,
Top 10 brainwashing techniques
WEB DESK: The concept of “brainwashing” emerged during the Korean War when reporter Edward Hunter described the psychological tactics used by the Chinese on American POWs. Over time, the term has become associated with cults, which employ various methods to ensure compliance among their members. Psychologist Margaret Singer estimated that
Inherited trauma: generational effects of trauma through epigenetics lens
WEB DESK: Recent scientific research suggests that the impact of trauma—whether from war, abuse, or environmental factors—may extend beyond immediate generations through mechanisms rooted in epigenetics. Epigenetics, the study of how genes are regulated and expressed, involves chemical modifications like DNA methylation that can turn genes on or off. This
Research: sleep sounds can enhance memory, sleep quality
WEB DESK: New research suggests that playing specific sounds during sleep can improve memory and potentially benefit overall sleep quality. Conducted by a team of scientists, the study involved 11 participants who were exposed to ‘pink noise’ while they slept. Pink noise is characterised by gentle hissing sounds that fluctuate,
Australian psychologists utilise virtual reality to step into criminals’ world
WEB DESK: Psychologists at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have delved into the minds of criminals using virtual reality (VR) technology, shedding light on their decision-making processes. The findings of their study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, offer fresh insights into criminal behavior and interrogation dynamics. Dr Shane Rogers, leading
Study links loneliness to problematic pornography use
WEB DESK: A recent study published in Addictive Behaviors Reports delves into the relationship between loneliness and problematic pornography use, shedding light on the complex dynamics at play in online interactions and emotional regulation. Problematic pornography use, characterized by excessive consumption despite negative consequences, shares similarities with other addictive behaviors,
