moods

Teenagers catch moods from their FRIENDS – and low spirits are the most contagious, study reveals

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Bullying can affect everyone; those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying.  Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide.  It is important to talk to children to determine whether bullying, or something else, is a concern. Children who are bullied Children who … Read more

Emotions: Animals have positive moods when they ‘win’ and pessimism when they ‘lose’, study claims 

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‘Like the cat that got the cream’: Animals experience emotions much like humans — exhibiting positive moods when they ‘win’ and pessimism when they ‘lose’, study claims Animal behaviour experts have traditional not considered the role of emotion While humans can report how they feel, the emotions of animals are enigmatic Researchers from Belfast reviewed … Read more

Nature documentaries in VR ‘boost moods and alleviate boredom’, study finds

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Watching David Attenborough documentaries on TV and through a virtual reality (VR) headset can lift people’s moods, a new study claims. UK researchers found that playing people scenes on TV from Attenborough’s Blue Planet II documentary alleviated sadness and reduced boredom.  Underwater scenes viewed through an immersive VR headset were the most effective at boosting … Read more

The many moods of Clare Crawley are on display in a new promo for The Bachelorette

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With just under one month until Season 16 of The Bachelorette debuts, a new promo reveals footage from what may be the most controversial season yet. The new teaser (via Bachelor Nation YouTube) lays on the  puns rather heavy, with the 39-year-old Crawley, who first appeared on Season 18 of The Bachelor, revealing the drama … Read more

Katy Perry says Orlando Bloom is the ‘only one’ who can handle her when she has dark moods

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Katy Perry says Orlando Bloom is the ‘only one’ who can handle her when she is at her worst: ‘That’s why he’s perfect, because I’m a lot’ By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com Published: 15:54 BST, 22 July 2020 | Updated: 17:01 BST, 22 July 2020 Katy Perry says Orlando Bloom is the ‘only one’ who … Read more

Should you turn your back on China now the political mood’s changing?

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China has never been far from controversy in recent months, whether it be down to Covid-19, political unrest, spying concerns or human rights violations. But just how safe is money invested in the economic superpower, and should you pull your support? Experts insist China still offers attractive investment opportunities. The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Composite … Read more

You can choose to be happy: Think other people’s bad moods are your problem – or fault? Think again

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Negative things will inevitably come my way but i’m responsible for my reactions Bestselling author Adele Parks used to think other people’s bad moods were her problem, or even somehow her fault. Then she had a lightbulb moment…    Ever since I was young, I’ve felt responsible for cheering people up when they’re down. I was … Read more