New evidence shows that people who maintain a range of healthy habits, from good sleep to physical activity to strong social connections, are significantly less likely to experience depression.
on screen time, including scheduling a one-day break each week and turning off notifications, bells and chimes, so we feel less tethered to our devices.This may sound obvious, but spending time with people we like, especially when we're engaged in activities we like, helps boost our mood. Another new study,, based on surveys of people in 16 countries, finds that people 65 and older who have hobbies report higher life satisfaction and less depression.
Noordsy says people tend to know about the connections between crossword puzzles and the slowing of cognitive decline, but there's not as much awareness that hobbies, whether it's gardening, knitting, painting, playing games or volunteering, can help boost our moods. As the authors of the study point out, hobbies involve imagination, novelty, creativity, relaxation and stimulation.
"It's really nice to have a specific effect on mental health," Noordsy says of the new study."Hobbies really involve aspects of creativity and engagement," compared with the passive pursuits of watching TV or scrolling social media, he says. Whether it's knitting or playing bridge — hobbies that may be familiar to our grandparents —"they keep us connected in ways that people have been connected over generations," Noordsy says.
It's probably not possible to eliminate depression, which afflicts millions of Americans. Many people do improve with medicines and therapy, and now there's a growing body of evidence to show can help people alter their behaviors."I certainly see some people who can effectively manage their symptoms with lifestyle interventions," Noordsy says. The key is for people to get the support they need to navigate change.Allison Aubrey is a Washington-based correspondent for NPR News, where her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
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