Researchers outline keys to achieving healthy resolutionsJanuary 5, 2019 - 15:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - For many people, the start of the new year is an opportunity to live a healthier life. Whether it's being less stressed, eating better or being healthier overall, research by Penn State faculty over the past year may offer some tips to achieving those goals: For a healthier body, think positive University biobehavioral health researchers found that negative mood, such as sadness and anger, is associated with higher levels of inflammation and may be a signal of poor health. Lower your anxiety with mindful movement Taking a walk may be a good opportunity to mentally review your to-do list, but using the time to instead be more mindful of your breathing and surroundings may help boost your well-being, according to kinesiology researchers who found that while students reported being less stressed while they were on their feet and moving, they received an even greater benefit when they reported also being mindful. Improve your diet by eating healthier, not less Penn State nutritional sciences researchers have found that after going through a training program designed to help people control portion sizes, participants still ate larger portions, but chose healthier foods, lowering their calorie intake. Stay hydrated by sleeping longer Need another excuse to hit the hay early? Adults who sleep six hours per night as opposed to eight may have a higher chance of being dehydrated, according to a Penn State study. Try "Hakuna Matata" to reduce stress Timon and Pumbaa might have been onto something when they sang "Hakuna Matata" in the movie "The Lion King." According to a team of researchers, starting your morning by focusing on how stressful your day will be may be harmful to your mindset throughout the day. Overcome the obstacles to realizing to your goals A research article by Richard Vann, assistant professor of marketing at Penn State Behrend, focuses on understanding how goal-derailing obstacles can impact a person's ability to achieve his or her goal. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. Azerbaijan extends Rune Vardanyan’s arrest by 5 months A court in Azerbaijan has extended the arrest of former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan by five months. Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |