A study from the University of Portsmouth found that pain resilience—the ability to maintain positive functioning despite pain—is a stronger predictor of physical activity levels in chronic pain sufferers than pain intensity or fear of movement. Enhancing resilience through psychological interventions could improve pain management and overall health.
A study published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research suggests that specific personality traits such as being active, organized, responsible, and helpful are associated with a longer lifespan, while traits like neuroticism may predict a shorter life. The research emphasizes the importance of nuanced personality descriptions over broad traits in predicting health outcomes and highlights potential for incorporating personality assessments into health risk evaluations.
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.