I was surprised too, but after some research and careful trial with my research team (aka my kids) in our lab (aka my kitchen), I have to agree that not only are kids capable of using «real knives» at a much younger age than I expected but that there do seem to be
some psychological benefits as well.
Historically it was thought that intravenous oxytocin does not cross from the bloodstream into the brain in substantial amounts and, therefore, does not provide the same
psychological benefits as natural oxytocin.
Never stop reading their holy books because it offers emotional and
psychological benefits as it was written by people like themselves.
Not exact matches
Or,
as Jarrett sums up the research: «The more you practice gratitude, the more attuned you are to it and the more you can enjoy its
psychological benefits.»
«The researchers think pre-questions probably have this
benefit because they act
as an «orienting device», directing viewers to look out for specific information, and perhaps also because they reduce viewers» complacency and overconfidence in their knowledge, thus motivating them to pay more attention,» reports the British
Psychological Society Research Digest's write - up of the findings.
«If people take time out to recharge their batteries and experience the time taken out
as high quality, this reaps
benefits for their own
psychological wellbeing, their family relationships and for their employers
as they are more likely to perform better at work,» said Dr. McDowall.
Many homeowners feel uncomfortable with their mortgage debt and see it
as a huge
psychological benefit to pay down their mortgages
as quickly
as possible.
But the question is often raised
as to whether such
benefits are not «all
psychological.»
but fortunately there are psychologists, mental health practitioners and others who do and I have
benefitted greatly from their work, personal testimonies and the various articles / publications which they have produced --(for example, The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology; The Religious & Spiritual Problems category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM - IV) published by the American Psychiatric Association; The US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database of healthcare and scientific literature)-- about the adverse
psychological effects which can arise when persons engage in intense / deep spiritual practices such
as intense / deep prayer, fasting and meditation which alter their state of consciousness.
The matter can be stated in a greatly oversimplified manner and without
benefit of
psychological or social contexts: women often seem to think that a man is not genuinely concerned about a woman unless he specifically asks her about her feelings,
as she asks him about his feelings.
Meditation's
psychological benefits and its use in treatments for conditions
as diverse
as depression and chronic pain are more widely acknowledged.
Thus the clinical and theoretical material is integrated;
psychological and theological understanding is related; and the student is helped to think critically about his own work, to
benefit from the insights of his peers
as well
as those of his teachers, and to honestly face the problems involved in his relationships with others.
WORLD: Nothing if you include the study / formulations of philosophy and
psychological benefits of religious ritual, along with other social sciences,
as part of science... instead of classifying them
as belonging to just a bunch of crazy loonies with no cause for their actions.
As to healing, yes, there is a known
benefit to believing in supernatural control, but it is a weaker form of
psychological regeneration because it substi - tutes a (potentially) imaginary answer for a firm grasp of reality.
The
psychological hazards of living,
as a child, in a broken home in contrast with the
benefits in terms of stable personality through growing up in a happy home illustrate what is meant by unifying experiences.
Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for
as long
as mutually desired by mother and child... Increased duration of breastfeeding confers significant health and developmental
benefits for the child and the mother... There is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of
psychological or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or longer.»
Aside from the
psychological benefits to both mum and baby that breastfeeding provide, did you know that there are added
benefits for mum
as well?
And, more importantly, the breastfeeding relationship provides growing children with emotional and
psychological benefits,
as well.
in which she reiterates the emotional, physical, and
psychological benefits of babywearing,
as well
as touches on the idea of how each of us babywearing moms are ambassadors for this important practice.
Breastfeeding women report
psychological benefits such
as increased self - confidence and a stronger sense of connection with their babies.9
Infant massage provides most of the
benefits such
as, physical
benefits, emotional and
psychological benefits, and long - term
benefits and improves bonding between you and your baby.
Practicing mind body techniques such
as yoga, relaxation, imagery and meditation offer both
psychological and physiological
benefits to both mother and baby during pregnancy.
The rise of Big Data offers many potential
benefits for society and my colleagues and I have tried help establish ethical guidelines for the use of Big Data in behavioral science
as well
as help inoculate and empower people to resist mass
psychological persuasion.
«
As a field, we've often focused on understanding and changing individual
psychological processes, but these findings show that changing individual psychology can trigger important second - order effects with measurable
benefits for everyone in the environment.»
The research, a preliminary and exploratory study, was established to determine whether
psychological assessments such
as PAPI could be of
benefit in selecting and training candidates for a role in crisis management.
Long term
benefits could include the prevention of
psychological complications such
as PTSD,» said Dr. Chlan.
The analysis of future flood options for New York City does not capture all the
psychological factors at play, such
as concerns about huge floodgates being an eyesore or political factors, but aims to do a straight cost -
benefit analysis of which measures can control flooding at an acceptable cost.
«With this technology now cleared by the FDA, we will see expanded use in the community; studies such
as the work of Dr. Forrest and her team will be a key part of developing scientific data on the physiological and
psychological benefits from use of these technologies.»
Further research is needed on larger patient groups to see if the
psychological benefits of the intervention persist for a longer time — such
as a month, which is the shortest time at which a PTSD diagnosis can be made.
Drinking tea has been linked to
psychological benefits such
as enhanced creativity and improved work performance.
New research suggests that
psychological therapies such
as relaxation and hypnosis could offer long - term
benefits for people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
As you can tell, there are a lot of factors that may contribute to the
benefits of nature, but we still may never understand completely why spending time outdoors has such profound
psychological and physiological effects.
Patients with stress - related
psychological and medical conditions such
as depression, anxiety, high blood pressure and cardiac disease could
benefit from yoga in conjunction with standard treatments, psychiatry researchers reported.
Any type of exercise is beneficial, however, if aerobic exercise is not able to be performed, then resistance exercise could help for lowering blood pressure
as well
as increase metabolism and also provide
psychological and social
benefits.
«There are some physiological
benefits as well
as psychological benefits of having variety in your exercise program,» says Associate Professor Barbara Bushman from Southwest Missouri State University in the US.
This will provide many positive
psychological benefits,
as well
as boost your metabolism.
This is the process of Progressive Overload, and
as several studies continue to reveal, it shows numerous musculoskeletal, cardiovascular,
psychological as well
as metabolic
benefits.
A cheat day can have important physiological
as well
as psychological benefits.
All the
psychological and physical
benefits of intermittent fasting notwithstanding, Muslims fast for spiritual reasons, predominantly because it is one of the five foundational pillars of Islam, and
as such is called upon directly and unequivocally in the Qur» an,
as a duty and a mercy, simultaneously.
The
psychological benefits of yoga and its neurological components will also be explored in talks such
as «Therapeutic Yoga for Healthy Living.»
Because brisk walking has
psychological as well
as physiological
benefits, even if you don't like regularly doing it initially, don't be surprised if you come to look forward to it!
You probably know by now all of the physical
benefits of body weight exercises such
as more muscle, less body fat and improved cardiovascular fitness and you also probably know most of the
psychological benefits that are to be had from bodyweight exercises such
as
She suggests looking at gut health
as a factor in mental health; she explores how
psychological issues can be approached without the use of drugs; and she discusses the risks and
benefits of decreasing medication.
As well as helping us deal with stress, adaptogens are believed to have other physiological and psychological benefits for the mind and bod
As well
as helping us deal with stress, adaptogens are believed to have other physiological and psychological benefits for the mind and bod
as helping us deal with stress, adaptogens are believed to have other physiological and
psychological benefits for the mind and body.
These practices are associated with a number of physical and
psychological health
benefits such
as increased positive emotions, improved sleep, mental and physical stamina, improved relationships, bolstering the immune system, and reducing the impact of certain health conditions.
In fact, research shows that journaling can have long - term physical and
psychological benefits such
as improved mood, fewer stress - related visits to the doctor and a greater sense of
psychological wellbeing.
People suffering from chronic inflammatory conditions, such
as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma - in which
psychological stress plays a major role - may
benefit from mindfulness meditation techniques, according to a study by University of Wisconsin - Madison neuroscientists with the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center.
To rectify this,
as daft
as you may feel, practice smiling on the way to the date — this has a
psychological benefit of lifting your mood too — and make sure you're smiling
as you approach your date.
While this may seem counter intuitive, recent studies support this strategy
as there are
psychological benefits to being able to see your progress and it becomes easier to maintain momentum.
One
benefit of the approach used here is
psychological: it is training the young investor to embrace market declines
as opportunities to buy more shares at lower prices.