Health News: Go Ahead, Cry!
See how crying is good for you and more health updates.
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Go Ahead, Cry!
Folks who cried during sad movies reported 90 minutes later that their mood had improved beyond the pre-cry level, while noncriers’ moods didn’t change. Researchers speculate that, like stretching after sitting for too long, crying provides a release that leads to satisfaction. —Motivation and Emotion
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Folks who cried during sad movies reported 90 minutes later that their mood had improved beyond the pre-cry level, while noncriers’ moods didn’t change. Researchers speculate that, like stretching after sitting for too long, crying provides a release that leads to satisfaction. —Motivation and Emotion
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70 MillionThe number of wearable fitness devices in use today, with FitBit the most popular. —Juniper Research BeerThe number of wearable fitness devices in use today, with FitBit the most popular. —Juniper Research Beer
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A Food to Fill Youfor healthy alternatives to hunger-satisfying nuts? Try chia seeds. They’re rich in protein and fiber, which slows digestion. Best of all, they actually expand in your stomach, making you feel full longer.for healthy alternatives to hunger-satisfying nuts? Try chia seeds. They’re rich in protein and fiber, which slows digestion. Best of all, they actually expand in your stomach, making you feel full longer.
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Beer for Your BonesFile this under “excuses to grab a beer.” Recent research has found that the barley and hops in the beverage make it a good source of silicon, a mineral that’s important for bone formation and health. —Journal of the Science of Food and AgricultureFile this under “excuses to grab a beer.” Recent research has found that the barley and hops in the beverage make it a good source of silicon, a mineral that’s important for bone formation and health. —Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
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24%How much you’ll reduce your chances of dying from cancer if you never smoked, maintain your weight and stay active. —American Journal of Clinical NutritionHow much you’ll reduce your chances of dying from cancer if you never smoked, maintain your weight and stay active. —American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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Fix Facebook BluesA 2013 University of Michigan study said too much Facebook use could cause unhappiness, but newer research drills down a bit. Apparently it can bum us out to passively review others’ adventures on the site, but not to actively engage them with comments and “likes.” —University of MissouriA 2013 University of Michigan study said too much Facebook use could cause unhappiness, but newer research drills down a bit. Apparently it can bum us out to passively review others’ adventures on the site, but not to actively engage them with comments and “likes.” —University of Missouri
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2How many times in a decade adults 30 and older get the flu. Kids, on the other hand, come down with the bug every other year. —PLOS BiologyHow many times in a decade adults 30 and older get the flu. Kids, on the other hand, come down with the bug every other year. —PLOS Biology
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1.2 MillionThe number of chemical-peel procedures per formed in the United States in 2014. —American Society of Plastic Surgeons 28 aprilThe number of chemical-peel procedures per formed in the United States in 2014. —American Society of Plastic Surgeons 28 april
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Attention Spans DropIn a recent study of Canadians, it took an average of eight seconds for people to lose their concentration, down from 12 seconds in 2000. The likely reason? Our digital devices have trained us to be impatient. —MicrosoftIn a recent study of Canadians, it took an average of eight seconds for people to lose their concentration, down from 12 seconds in 2000. The likely reason? Our digital devices have trained us to be impatient. —Microsoft
