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Many people believe that chronological age is the most important indicator of illness and death.  However, when it comes to the development of health problems and mortality, there is a great deal of individual variance.  Therefore, identifying indicators of biological age and the variables influencing them is essential from a scientific and therapeutic standpoint.  Telomere length (TL) is one such indicator.  TL can predict cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk variables at any age, albeit it tends to decline with age.  Additionally, people with age-related diseases including diabetes and atherosclerosis have shorter telomeres. Telomere shortening appears to be influenced by stress.  The correlations between TL, stress levels, and stress-related thoughts will be examined in this talk, along with the potential effects of mindfulness meditation and its potential advantages when used independently of stress.  Longer life expectancies are contributing to...

 It was previously believed that personality traits were fixed in a person, but there is now evidence to show that they can be altered when undergoing coaching or therapy. Personality assessments can help make treatment more customized for people with bipolar disorder by determining those who are likely to have difficulty in everyday functioning or recurrent depression. Upon studying data of over 1,000 people, scientists found combinations of personality types that enhance or reduce long-term mental health issues. High neuroticism was often seen to be a risk factor, while low neuroticism and other well-balanced personality characteristics were shown to be protective in nature. The idea that personality is unchanging is challenged by these results, which suggest that traits may be modifiable via coaching or therapy. Key Points: Predictive Styles: Some personality types predict depression. Modifiable Traits: Therapy can increase traits that were previously believed to be set. ...

  About two years ago, two life events occurred at the same time: attending college and relocating to a large city.  I was so eager to start the process that I couldn't stop.  But the feelings came flooding in as August drew near and I began packing my boxes.  I was leaving friends and family behind as well as moving to a place I had always longed to call home.  My parents were also selling the house I grew up in.  In addition, I would have to become used to living in a dorm.  Yes, this was college, so it wasn't a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but these intense feelings nonetheless caused me to feel anxious and seriously impacted my mental health.  But when you're experiencing anything new, whether it's good or awful, that's how it is. Change affects your brain on a chemical level. "Novelty is a big driver of learning and synaptic change," says Alison L. Barth, PhD, professor of life sciences at Carnegie Mellon University. "Your brain works diffe...

  On social media, adolescents who have mental illness experience various—and usually more negative—ones compared to peers.  Individuals with internalizing disorders such as anxiety and depression were more likely to compare themselves to others, had difficulty with self-regulation, and experienced mood swings linked to comments and likes.  Teens who had any type of mental health disorder spent social media time using it for an average of fifty minutes a day more than their peers. These trends indicate that social media can potentially exacerbate emotional issues, although causality is uncertain. That is why there is a need for particular assistance and ethical recommendations. Increased time on social media platforms and greater dissatisfaction with online friend numbers are among the differences in social media use described by young people with diagnosable mental illness compared to their peers without. Adolescents with "internalizing" disorders such as depression a...

It's completely understandable that you're now deeply focused on retirement planning—it's a common response after realizing, with a bit of hindsight, how much earlier you could have started. The advice you received—live below your means, diversify, and stay skeptical of overly optimistic promises—is sound, and your proactive attitude now is actually a strength, not a flaw. That said, it's also helpful to balance your passion with awareness of how it's landing on others. If your friends are starting to notice and comment, it might be useful to reflect on how often or intensely you're bringing up the topic. This doesn’t mean you should back off from your goals—just consider introducing financial topics more organically, or focusing on listening first in conversations. Sharing your enthusiasm in ways that invite curiosity, rather than dominate discussions, can make your journ...

  Imagine yourself walking into a serene wild while keeping your eyes shut. You might hear the soft voice of a river brook, the rustling of leaves, and the songs of birds. If you could enter an alternate reality with this imagery, wouldn't it be wonderful? Picture yourself walking into an alternate reality with it giving you the much-needed relief from the chaos and stress of the contemporary world.     What if it revived your mind, body, and spirit with a few invaluable seconds of peace? This is the essence of visualization meditation in its simplest term. This technique is derived from different fields and mindfulness concepts and offers comfort during a time of tension and uncertainty. This technique wakes up the neuronal pathways of the brain through imaginative recollection of actual situations as if they are occurring at the moment, leading to comparable outcomes and benefits. The fol...