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Forest Therapy Yields Mental Health Benefits

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:16:56 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Makes good intuitive sense, but nice to have the evidence to back it.

Clip Source: www.psycport.com

Scientists in Japan have been learning a lot in recent years about the relaxing effects of forests and trees on mental and physical health. Based on their findings, some local governments are promoting "forest therapy."

Tags: optional. separate by commas., bush, environment, health, wellbeing, stress, psych

Geomagnetic Activity Link to Moods

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:41:13 GMT

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clipper's remarks: It'll be interesting to see whether future research finds a causal relationship here. You'd have to wonder whether there could be something in this, given that Seasonal Affective Disorder is an established psychiatric diagnosis related to climatic conditions.

Clip Source: www.newscientist.com

"The most plausible explanation for the association between geomagnetic activity and depression and suicide is that geomagnetic storms can desynchronise circadian rhythms and melatonin production," says Kelly Posner, a psychiatrist at Columbia University in the US.

Tags: optional. separate by commas., advice, environment, happiness, health, psych, wellbeing

26 Climate Myths & Misconceptions

Fri, 18 May 2007 03:16:45 GMT

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clipper's remarks: New Scientist magazine sheds some light on some of the confusion over climate change. Be informed, peoples!

Clip Source: environment.newscientist.com

With so much at stake, it is right that climate science is subjected to the most intense scrutiny. What does not help is for the real issues to be muddied by discredited arguments or wild theories.

So for those who are not sure what to believe, here is our round-up of the 26 most common climate myths and misconceptions.

Tags: activism, change the world, consumer, environment

Six Stress-Busting Tipsfor Work

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:59:21 GMT

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Clip Source: us.f518.mail.yahoo.com

Gaia Vince, Deputy Online Editor

Stress begone!

The amount of work piling up from your boss isn't the only factor to cause stress in the workplace. The working environment itself can also cause high levels of daily stress. Working too close to a loud colleague, lack of natural sunlight, not enough privacy or feeling unsupported by your colleagues can all cause angst. Fear not, New Scientist brings you six of the best in stress-busting techniques. Lunchtime trip to the oxygen bar, anyone?MORE

Tags: tips, psych, health, stress