Why having more siblings means poorer mental health for teens: study

Why having more siblings means poorer mental health for teens: study

Siblings can be your best friend — or worst nightmare. The more siblings a person has, the weaker their mental health is, a new study published by the Journal of Family Issues found. A research team from the United States and China analyzed data from thousands of eighth graders and assessed their mental health to … Read more

Wealthier people live 4 years longer than those in poorer areas, longevity study says

Wealthier people live 4 years longer than those in poorer areas, longevity study says

MADRID, Spain — They say money can’t buy happiness, but groundbreaking new research out of Spain suggests wealth can promote a longer life. Scientists from several groups within the Epidemiology and Public Health Area (CIBERESP) of the Networking Biomedical Research Centre (CIBER-ISCIII) report poorer people live between three and four years less than wealthier individuals. … Read more

Adults Show Poorer Cognition, Better Well-Being with Age – Neuroscience News

Adults Show Poorer Cognition, Better Well-Being with Age – Neuroscience News

Summary: Significantly worse symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness were seen in younger people, while older people showed greater mental well-being. However, when it came to cognition, task performance was worse in older adults. Source: UCSD The young and old could learn a thing or two from each other, at least when it comes to … Read more