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29 Μαρ

Using Health Psychology in your everyday practice

Health psychology is a young, dynamic and rapidly growing discipline of psychology. Health psychologists focus on applying psychological theory and research to: Health psychology asks: What drives health-related behaviours, and how can these behaviours be changed? It also examines how emotions and beliefs are linked with these behaviours and...

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Can a psychologist help with anger management

Uncontrollable anger can sabotage relationships and jobs and leave you feeling regretful, embarrassed, or worse after an outburst. Talking with a psychologist can help you get anger issues under control through the process of anger management therapy. When anger becomes a problem Anger is natural – we all feel...

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Physical activity in older age: how much is enough?

It’s long been known that making physical activity a regular habit is important for health and wellbeing. But health promotion messages often target children and young people, with less focus on the importance of physical activity in people aged 65 years and over. However, older age is a crucial...

29 Μαρ

Change your lifestyle to impact your mental health

The majority of Americans are stressed, sleep-deprived and overweight and suffer from largely preventable lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Being overweight or obese contributes to the 50% of adults who suffer high blood pressure, 10% with diabetes and additional 35% with pre-diabetes. And the costs are unaffordable and growing. About 90% of...