The sound of birds singing can be naturally relaxing and comforting to us. One new study finds that birdsongs can help reduce stress, anxiety, and even feelings of paranoia….
Too anxious to make new friends at the moment? Feeling lonely living by yourself? Just need a boost in your mental health in general? Maybe a nice loyal pet is exactly what you need right now….
Not all TV shows are created equal, especially when it comes to your mental health. A new study finds that nature documentaries give you the biggest boost of positive emotions….
Campfires provided an important evolutionary step in group-bonding that likely influenced the development of society and civilization as a whole….
Some biologists say that between 15-20% of the animal kingdom are sitters. They are defined as having a passive temperament – “slow-to-warm up” to their surroundings, and “often sitting on the sidelines observing.” The other 80% of animals are rovers. The have a more aggressive temperament, making them more engaged with their environment and motivated (more…)