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The Science of Happiness [Visual]

The Science of Happiness [Visual] | ecogreenlove

What makes people happy? Finland has been ranked as the world’s happiest country for the eighth successive year, with experts citing access to nature and a strong welfare system as factors.

It came ahead of three other Nordic countries in this year’s UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, while Latin America’s Costa Rica and Mexico entered the top 10 for the first time.

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How to Practice Gratitude [Visual]

How to Practice Gratitude [Visual] | ecogreenlove

Gratitude is something we may not notice that often unless we make a deliberate effort to invite the feeling in. However, taking note of the things that make your life just a little bit better can have a big effect on your overall wellness.

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The Impact of Doomscrolling on our Health [Visuals]

The Impact of Doomscrolling on our Health | ecogreenlove
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There’s no shortage of bad news in the media to “doomscroll”, but research suggests the compulsive urge to surf the web can lead to poor mental and physical health outcomes. Doomscrolling is the tendency to “continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening or depressing”, a practice researchers found has boomed since the onset of the pandemic. 1

Taking conscious steps to limit our news consumption might help and be beneficial for the wellbeing. Here are some good tips we found around.

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Cold Plunges for Better Health [Visual]

Cold Plunges for Better Health [Visual] | ecogreenlove

Many people claim that immersing yourself in cold water has all sorts of benefits for your mind and body. But does the trend live up to the hype? Here are a few of the ways cold plunges might help your health.

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