These are the best songs for reducing stress | World Economic …
2021年7月22日 · Scientists say listening to music reduces stress and even pain. Last year, 57% of Americans said music helped their mental health, more than watching TV or doing exercise. Researchers have discovered the best songs for relaxation.
How music helped people cope with COVID-19 stress
2021年8月21日 · A new study looked at how people used music to cope with the challenges of COVID-19 lockdowns. It found that those who were experiencing negative emotions listened to music to relieve feelings of depression. Those with more positive emotions typically used music as a replacement for social interaction.
Why living near forests can benefit your mental health
2017年10月23日 · What they found was a strong correlation between residents living within 1km of the forests on the edge of the city and those with the healthiest amygdala.The health of the amygdala was gauged by its structural integrity, taking into account things like the volume of grey matter and level of interaction in that part of the brain.
The Happy Song - scientifically proven to do what it says on the tin
2017年2月27日 · Addyman and Stewart played the tunes to more than 50 babies aged six months to two years old at the university's InfantLab. And with help from music consultancy Felt Music, they monitored reactions including movements, facial expressions, heart rate and vocalizations to find out which elements of the songs made the babies happiest.
Learn how to cope with stress, thanks to the WHO - The World …
2020年8月10日 · This week is International Stress Awareness Week (2-6 November). It’s organised by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA), whose chair explained why it's important. “Particularly in challenging times, ISMA’s aim is to keep stress, mental health and wellbeing high on the international agenda,” Carole Spiers said.
6 ways climate change is already affecting our lives | World …
2022年6月24日 · These will mainly be from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stress. However, climate change is already having more subtle effects on health and wellbeing. Spring is beginning earlier in many places, meaning there’s a higher pollen count.
How music can boost connections in our brain - The World …
2021年8月29日 · To help better understand how music strengthens the brain, Dr. Bernard Bendok, chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains how music strikes a chord with researchers in this Mayo Clinic Minute.
Seven ways cities around the world are tackling traffic
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How many workers worldwide felt stressed at work this year?
2021年12月17日 · 43% of respondents in over 100 countries claimed to have experienced stress, up from 38% in 2019. Border closures, workplace closures and job cuts are believed to be the cause. According to the report, workers in the US and Canada recorded the highest levels of daily stress globally at 57%. In Western Europe, stress decreased to 39%, from 46% ...
Sweden is a top performer on well-being. Here’s why
2019年5月31日 · Life expectancy at birth is 82 years, two years higher than the OECD average. Levels of PM2.5 – tiny airborne pollutants that can enter the lungs and harm the heart and respiratory system – are less than half the OECD average, and 96% of Swedes say they are satisfied with the quality of their water, compared with an OECD average of just over 80%.