Help others 'Research shows that helping other people will help to lift your mood. Healthy ageing: Happiness Martyn Lewis speaks to Professor Andrew Steptoe about his research into happiness and its effects on healthy ageing. Update Required To play the media you will need to update your browser to a recent version.
Further information Other ways to help you stay positive in later life. Errors Please select a search type Please enter a valid postcode. Taking steps to improve physical health can help boost mood and ward off depression.
For example, many types of exercise have mood-boosting benefits, especially if they involve being outdoors. Try walking, playing a team sport or pumping iron at the gym. Diet also plays an important role in maintaining emotional health. You smile when you're happy of course — but did you know that smiling can actually make you happy? According to UCLA neuroscientist and author Alex Korb, PhD, mimicking emotions with the body, like smiling, can trick the brain into feeling that way, too. It's called "facial feedback" — and it's infectious, boosting the moods of those around you, as well.
That's something worth spreading around. As we've been asking people across the globe what one thing makes them feel most fulfilled, giving is consistently one of the top three answers. Scientific research tells us that when we share with others, we in turn get real mental and physical benefits. Giving makes us happy — and that's because the brain's "pleasure circuits" that regulate emotional responses and make us feel good are engaged when we do it.
And it doesn't have to involve money or things — offering our time, expertise and attention can be far more valuable. Apparently, generosity is the gift that keeps on giving, long after the holidays are history. Please be aware that the website you have requested is intended for the residents of a particular country or region, as noted on that site. You probably wouldn't. Tell yourself something positive instead, such as: "You're a bright person, you'll get the next job".
When times are hard, it's tempting to drink alcohol because it "numbs" painful feelings. But it can exaggerate some feelings and make you feel angry or aggressive. It can also make you feel more depressed. Read more about the effects of alcohol on your health and get simple tips to help you cut down. Making healthy choices about your diet can make you feel emotionally stronger.
You're doing something positive for yourself, which lifts your self-esteem. A good diet helps your brain and body work efficiently, too. Aim to have a balanced diet that includes all the main food groups.
It can help you sleep better , have more energy and keep your heart healthy. Choose an exercise that you enjoy. If it helps, do it with a friend or listen to music.
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