All articles tagged with #leisure activities
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Rude Baguette
NASA conducted a year-long Mars simulation with four volunteers in a confined habitat, emphasizing the importance of balancing scientific research with leisure activities like video games to maintain mental health, providing valuable insights for future Mars missions.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Neuroscience News
A study from the University of Georgia finds that the mental health benefits of exercise depend heavily on the context, such as social setting, purpose, and enjoyment, with leisure activities like yoga and team sports providing more mood improvement than obligatory tasks. Tailoring exercise to personal preferences and environments can enhance its positive impact on mental well-being.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Futurism
A new study from China suggests a strong association between extended computer usage for leisure and the risk of developing erectile dysfunction, with men increasing their chances of experiencing the condition by 3.57 times for every 1.2 hours per day spent on a computer. The researchers recommend moderate physical activity as a potential corrective measure, although further research is needed to establish a definitive cause-and-effect relationship. This finding may have implications for public health and could potentially impact China's stance on video gaming.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Telegraph
Stroke patients can take several crucial steps to aid their recovery, including exercising to the best of their ability, engaging in mental tasks to improve brain function, not neglecting leisure activities, embracing technology for rehabilitation support, and paying attention to symptoms that may not seem obvious. These strategies, in conjunction with clinical rehabilitation plans, can help promote physical and neurological recovery, enhance cognitive abilities, improve mood and wellbeing, and provide support for stroke survivors and their caregivers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Despite facing a possible indictment, former President Donald Trump seems disconnected from the legal storm brewing around him and is often absorbed in leisure activities at his Mar-a-Lago resort, according to The New York Times. He was seen cruising around Mar-a-Lago in his golf cart and playing DJ at an evening party. Trump's lawyer said he is "going about business as usual" despite the threat of a criminal indictment. Trump has been regularly raging on social media against Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation and has asked supporters to sign a petition against his possible arrest while asking them to donate money to his 2024 presidential campaign.