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Life satisfaction: Insights from a global study

PLOS

The scale identifies key themes in life satisfaction and guides global strategies to improve well-being.

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Science

The mystery of the Crystal Palace in London is solved

Ashwini Sakharkar

New research has answered the mystery of how the Crystal Palace in London was constructed in only 190 days.

Health

Arts and crafts enhance mental health

Dr. Prajakta Banik

A new study shows that doing creative activities, like arts and crafts, can boost life satisfaction as much as having a job.

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Health

Impact of skipping breakfast on children’s life satisfaction

Dr. Prajakta Banik

A new study shows that regular breakfast is linked to higher life satisfaction. Children who often skip breakfast are less happy than those who...

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Health

People with early vision loss are less accurate at judging sounds

Ashwini Sakharkar

People who lost sight early in life are less accurate at estimating distances – study.

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Health

Low-intensity exercise connected to decreased depression

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Physical activity and mental health complications.

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Health

Groundbreaking discovery for neglected rheumatic disorder

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Using sarilumab in glucocorticoid taper for polymyalgia rheumatica.

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Health

Eating disorders impact on health unveiled in study

Dr. Prajakta Banik

Eating disorders and multimorbidity in the English population.

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Health

Men and younger adults are less physically active in lockdown

Pranjal Malewar

75% of UK adults met the World Health Organisation’s physical activity recommendations of 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous...

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