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The number of minutes post-workout that those with depression felt a respite in symptoms, in new research from Iowa State University. This window of time is even thought to be so powerful that it may amplify the positive effects of therapy.
GREY-CATION
-Experts who were surveyed by the LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance agreed that more mandatory public holidays would improve the country’s overall wellbeing. To which we say: well, duh. Happily, this month the UK has been gifted an extra bank hol (Friday 3 June) in honour of our monarch notching up 70 years of service. You’ve done us a solid there, Liz.
LONG GAME
-Young adults could add up to a decade to their life expectancy by changing their diet. So say researchers at the University of Bergen, who created a model that estimates the impact of various dietary changes on life expectancy. More whole grains, legumes and nuts and less red and processed meat can have a significant impact. Find the Food4HealthyLife calculator at food4healthylife.org.
SPOT CHECK
Good news for acne sufferers. Researchers at the University of California have discovered an antimicrobial skin cell that plays a role in acne development – afinding that could result in more targeted treatment options in future. Watch this space if you’ve got skin in the game.
Stress test
Admittedly, telling someone with spiking cortisol that stress is all in mind isn’t likely to end well. But a University of Birmingham study found athletes who reframed stress as a positive experienced benefits to their health, performance and productivity. Try this: think of a situation that crops up regularly that always causes you stress. Recognise the uncomfortable feelings that come up and reframe them as your body’s way of delivering e
