New research reveals that stepping away from a problem can be a powerful coping tool—if you do it right. We found that those caregivers who used distraction reported higher well-being and lower stress and depression. Interestingly, taking a break didn’t just help the caregivers, it also seemed to improve the time they spent with theContinueContinue reading “Is it healthy to step away from stress?”
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Managing Emotions & Aging
Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. But what is their impact on the brain and can their deleterious effects be limited? Neuroscientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) observed the activation of the brains of young and older adults when confronted with the psychological suffering of others.ContinueContinue reading “Managing Emotions & Aging”
Oksana Pueschel 