Social Interactions and Mental Health

According to recent studies, mental functions drastically improve after certain types of social interactions. Psychologist Oscar Ybarra – a researcher at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research (ISR), who headed such a research – says, “This study shows that simply talking to other people, the way you do when you’re making friends, can provide mental benefits.” This is a fact that even reputed treatment centers anywhere in the country would corroborate. So, “friends with benefits” is a real Read More

Dancing is Good For Your Physical and Mental Health

The importance of staying healthy is getting a great deal of media coverage. Online video games, social networking, and an abundance of DVDs and TV channels make it easier than ever to find entertainment – and even meet new people – without leaving the home. This is causing a nationwide health problem, and according to government reports three in five are predicted to be overweight by 2050. Many forms of exercise are viewed as mundane, boring and unappealing whereas dance Read More