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What is a spiritual love? How does spirituality come into play in relationships?

by Taylor Bennett | May 24, 2019 | Counseling News, Relationships, Spirituality

Spiritual love can refer to a love rooted in a spiritual connection that helps us find meaning and purpose in our lives.These spiritual loves can serve different purposes: some are meant to walk with us through life, while others are meant to teach us...

What role does spirituality play in mental health? This guiding light improves overall wellbeing

by Taylor Bennett | May 24, 2019 | Counseling News, Spirituality

Our mental wellbeing is affected by many different factors, but what role does spirituality play in mental health?Spirituality can serve as a guiding force: it provides us with a purpose, whether our spiritual practices are rooted in religion, nature, art, or...

Envy dissipates once an event has passed! (Video)

by Taylor Bennett | May 24, 2019 | Counseling News, Research, Research in Psychology

Jealousy changes with time—we envy what is to come more than we envy what has already happened. This, according to researchers at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.In the first phase of their study, researchers asked 620 participants to imagine a...

You can influence anti-vaccine individuals to become pro-vaccine by introducing them to someone with a vaccine-preventable illness, according to researchers

by Taylor Bennett | May 23, 2019 | Counseling News, Research

New research shows that we can reduce vaccine hesitancy by introducing the hesitant individual to someone with a vaccine-preventable disease.Researchers sought to understand how we can change anti-vaccine attitudes due to a recent rise in vaccine-preventable diseases...

Anger can hurt your physical health in old age! (Video)

by Taylor Bennett | May 23, 2019 | Anger, Counseling News, Health & Exercise, Mental Health

Anger can increase the risk for chronic disease in older individuals. Many worry about their older relatives feeling unhappy. But a new study from Concordia University says that anger is more harmful to older individuals than sadness.Researchers analyzed data from 226...

Can spirituality help depression? It serves as a protective barrier, improves symptoms, and offers a new outlook on life

by Dr. Catherine Jackson | May 23, 2019 | Counseling News, Spirituality, Uncategorized

Research supports that spirituality can help improve symptoms of depression and other mental health conditions.Engaging in spiritual practices changes the prefrontal region of the brain; additionally, it serves as a shield against stress.When we turn to our spiritual...

Too much coffee can increase your chances of developing a cardiovascular disease! (Video)

by Taylor Bennett | May 22, 2019 | Counseling News, Food, Health & Exercise

Drinking 6 or more cups of coffee a day can result in heart problems. Researchers from the University of Australia analyzed data from 347,077 participants between 37 and 73 years old. They found that those who drank 6 or more cups of coffee a day had a 22% higher risk...

How is spirituality different from religion? Religion involves believing in a higher power while spirituality refers to something bigger than ourselves

by Taylor Bennett | May 22, 2019 | Counseling News, Spirituality

While religion and spirituality are often viewed as synonymous, they involve different beliefs and practices.Religion involves subscribing oneself to a specific set of beliefs and often praising a higher power, while spirituality is connecting to something bigger than...

Spirituality is important in addiction recovery—it helps individuals find meaning, purpose, and fulfillment during difficult times

by Taylor Bennett | May 21, 2019 | Addiction, Counseling News, Spirituality

Spirituality often varies in definition and in practice—however, it’s ultimately about connecting to something greater than ourselves to live a happier life.Doing so can help us cope during difficult times, which means spirituality can prove important to addiction...

Stress-eating can cause quick weight gain! (Video)

by Taylor Bennett | May 21, 2019 | Counseling News, Food, Stress and Anxiety

Overindulging in high-calorie foods when you’re stressed can lead to faster weight gain.When stressed, some of us cope by eating fatty, sugary foods. This might satisfy us in the moment, but a new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research says doing so can...

Alcohol use disorder affects men and women differently! (Video)

by Taylor Bennett | May 20, 2019 | Alcohol, Counseling News

Alcohol use disorder or AUD diminishes men’s ability to process their emotions. This effect isn’t as significant in women. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine used MRIs to analyze brain activity in individuals with AUD. They found that the...

You can improve productivity at work by listening to music! (Video)

by Taylor Bennett | May 17, 2019 | Counseling News, Music

Listening to music increases productivity and happiness at work. This, from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University.The research team analyzed emotional and physiological responses to music, as well as how these responses affect work performance. They found...