Living Well

Healthy and wholesome lifestyle news updates and serious discussions about topics central to living well. Updated daily.

A ‘thank you’ goes a long way in family relationships

Researchers have previously explored the positive impact of perceived gratitude from romantic partners for couples’ relationship quality. In a new study, they show the benefits of perceived gratitude also apply to parent-child relationships and can promote individuals’ mental health. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on August 11, 2024

Nature at risk in the hunt for the perfect selfie

The need for a dramatic selfie or the perfect landscape photo is proving detrimental to nature, a new research collaboration has found. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on August 9, 2024

Classical music lifts our mood by synchronizing our ‘extended amygdala’

Whether Bach, Beethovan, or Mozart, it’s widely recognized that classical music can affect a person’s mood. Scientists use brainwave measurements and neural imaging techniques to show how Western classical music elicits its positive effects on the brain. Their goal is to find more effective ways to use music to activate the brain in those who […]

Published on August 9, 2024