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According to a recent study, COVID-19 of mild to moderate severity in pregnant women appears to have no effect on the brain of the developing fetus.

COVID-19 with pregnancy doesn't harm unborn baby's brain: Study

Pregnancy and COVID: Your unborn child is safe from infection

According to a recent study, COVID-19 of mild to moderate severity in pregnant women appears to have no effect on the brain of the developing fetus.

According to a recent study, COVID-19 of mild to moderate severity in pregnant women appears to have no effect on the brain of the developing fetus. The study was presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
Researchers used fetal MRI to study 33 patients with COVID-19 infection during pregnancy. The patients were roughly 28 weeks into their pregnancies, with symptom onset occurring at 18 weeks into the pregnancy. The most common symptoms were loss or a reduced sense of smell and taste, dry cough, fever and shortness of breath.
Two board-certified radiologists with several years of experience in fetal MRI evaluated the scans. They found that the brain development in the assessed areas was age-appropriate in all fetuses. There were no findings indicative of infection of the fetal brain.
There was no evidence that a maternal COVID infection has any effect on the brain development of the unborn child. However, active protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy remains important.
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Results of a new UK study show that children who live with a parent suffering from depression are more likely to develop the illness themselves. 

Is depression hereditary? How the mental illness transverses generations

Results of a new study conducted at&nbsp;UK&rsquo;s Swansea University&nbsp;show that children who live with a parent suffering from depression are more likely to develop the disease themselves.&nbsp;

Does living with a person suffering from depression affect the cohabitant's&nbsp;well-being?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Results of a new study conducted at&nbsp;UK&rsquo;s Swansea University&nbsp;show that children who live with a parent suffering from depression are more likely to develop the illness themselves.&nbsp;These children were also less likely to&nbsp;achieve educational milestones.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Published in the journal PLOS One, the study looked&nbsp;at the&nbsp;effects of timing of both maternal and paternal depression on offspring outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Based on anonymised medical records from&nbsp;the SAIL databank, it was found that children were&nbsp;more&nbsp;likely to develop depression if their mother had depression before their birth,&nbsp;after birth&nbsp;and&nbsp;most likely if the&nbsp;mother had depression&nbsp;both before and after birth.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The depression risk also increased if the father or man of the household had depression but the risk was higher with mothers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The&nbsp;chances&nbsp;of&nbsp;inter-generational transmission of depression&nbsp;were&nbsp;also elevated with risk factors such as being female, the mother taking antidepressants and having no stable man in the household.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The team explained that while maternal depression is a known risk factor for children, the lockdown and Covid-19 have made it important&nbsp;to understand just how contagious the illness can be.
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This physical act of embracing someone induces the brain to release oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine that can help you deal better with stress.

Benefits of hugging that will make you want to run to your loved ones

A universal gesture to show care, affection and comfort, hugs are a great way to spread positivity and show warmth when words fall short.

A hug a day will keep the doctor away! 

Hugging someone induces the brain to release oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine that can help you deal better with stress.

A universal gesture to show care, affection and comfort, hugs are a great way to spread&nbsp;positivity and show warmth when words fall short. This physical act of embracing someone induces the brain to release oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine that can help you deal better with stress.
There are many other benefits of this simple gesture to show love and fondness.
Hugs can protect you against illnesses The stress-reducing effects of hugging might also work to keep you healthier. A study of over 400 adults published in the Sage Journals found that hugging and display of a strong support system from loved ones can lower the risk of a person falling ill.
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Hugs may boost your heart health Hugging can be good for your heart health. In a study by the National Institutes of Health in the USA, scientists split a group of about 200 adults into two groups: One group had romantic partners to hug and hold for 10 minutes, and the other group had partners who displayed no physical affection. People in the first group showed greater reductions in blood pressure levels and heart rate than the second group.
Hugs may help reduce your pain Holding someone tight and close at their worst can help them deal with their pain as research suggests that some forms of touch may be capable of reducing sorrow. In a study by the National Center of Biotechnology Information (U.S.), patients with fibromyalgia had six therapeutic touch treatments. Each treatment involved light touching on the skin. The participants reported an increase in quality of life and reduction&nbsp;in pain levels.
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A new study has found that the Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the mental health of older people. 

43% older adults struggled with depression during Covid lockdown: study

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of older people, according to a new study. 

43% older adults struggled with depression during Covid-19 lockdown: Study

Covid-19 pandemic significantly affected the mental health of older people
43% older adults struggled with depression during Covid-19 lockdown
Adults with lower income &amp; poorer health experienced a greater impact

A new study has found that the Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the mental health of older people.

According to a new study, the Covid-19 pandemic significantly affected the mental health of older people, especially&nbsp;those who live alone. The study was published in the journal Nature Aging.
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Researchers used data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) to examine how health-related factors and social determinants impacted the prevalence of depressive symptoms during the initial lockdown&nbsp;in&nbsp;March 2020.
The team found that 43 percent of adults aged 50 or older experienced moderate or high levels of depressive symptoms at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and that increased over time.
Older adults had twice the odds of depressive symptoms during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic and those with lower income and poorer health experienced a greater impact, researchers concluded.
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One small alcoholic drink a day is linked to an increased risk of A-fib, according to a new study. 

Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of A-fib or irregular heartbeat: Study 

Drinking too much alcohol is bad but even drinking in moderation can be hard on your body including your heart, know why. 

An important message from the heart for all you 'social' drinkers out there!

Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of A-fib: Study
People suffering from A-fib are advised to avoid alcohol
Researchers examined more than 79,000 men and women
Team closely looked at the effects of different types of alcohol
Increased risk of A-fib in people who drank 1-3 glasses of liquor per day

One small alcoholic drink a day is linked to an increased risk of irregular heartbeat or&nbsp;A-fib, according to a new study.

According to a new study published in the JAMA Cardiology Journal, having as little as one to three alcoholic drinks each day may increase your risk for atrial fibrillation (A-fib) or irregular heartbeat.
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A-fib causes symptoms including lack of energy, dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and chest pain and if left untreated can lead to serious complications. People suffering from A-fib are advised to avoid alcohol as it&rsquo;s known to worsen symptoms.&nbsp;
For the study, researchers examined more than 79,000 men and women between the ages of 45 and 83. After a period of 12 years, the team closely looked at the effects different types of alcohol had on these people.
Researchers found an increased risk for A-fib in people who drank one to three glasses of wine and liquor per day. They did not find such a relationship with drinking beer. As per the findings, a person's risk for developing A-fib increased 8 percent with each additional alcoholic drink per day.
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According to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, poor oral hygiene can lead to irregular heartbeat or heart failure.

Brushing teeth every day can protect you from heart disease: Study

We all brush our teeth twice a day to avoid dental troubles. But did you know cleaning our teeth daily can also protect us from the risk of heart disease? Watch to find out!

Here's another reason to brush your teeth more than once a day!

Brushing teeth regularly&nbsp;can protect you from heart disease: Study
Study was conducted on&nbsp;161,286 people&nbsp;between the age of 40 to 79

According to a new study, poor oral hygiene can lead to irregular heartbeat or heart failure.

Brushing teeth regularly is linked with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and heart failure, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Researchers suggest that poor oral hygiene can lead to bacteria in the blood, causing inflammation in the body which increases the risk of A-fib or irregular heartbeat and heart failure.
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The study was conducted on 161,286 people between the ages of 40 and 79 who had no history of A-fib or heart failure. During the research, participants were asked questions about their lifestyle, oral health and oral hygiene habits.&nbsp;They&nbsp;also underwent some laboratory tests, which included blood tests, urine tests and blood pressure readings.
Over a median follow-up of 10.5 years, around 3.0% of participants developed A-fib while 4.9% suffered from heart failure. As per the findings, brushing teeth three or more times a day can reduce the risk of A-fib by 10% and lower the risk of heart failure by 12%.
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Hypertension or high blood pressure may increase the risk of epilepsy, according to a new study led by researchers at Boston University.

High blood pressure may increase the risk of epilepsy, according to a new study

According to the World Health Organisation, around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. This chronic neurological disorder accounts for a significant proportion of the world’s disease burden.

High blood pressure linked to epilepsy! Find out if you might be at risk

Hypertension or high blood pressure may increase the risk of epilepsy, according to a new study led by researchers at Boston University.

According to the World Health Organisation, around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. This chronic neurological disorder accounts for a significant proportion of the world&rsquo;s disease burden.
Despite this, a report published in the National Institutes of Health in the United States says that the underlying causes of epilepsy in 32&ndash;48% of cases remain unclear.
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Researchers led by the Boston University School of Medicine in the United States conducted a study investigating the link between vascular risk factors and the onset of epilepsy. Researchers used data from the Framingham Heart Study and tracked the health report of 2,986 people who were at least 45 years old. Researchers screened for several risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, smoking habits, BMI and history of stroke to underpin a prominent cause of epilepsy.
The researchers found that hypertension had links to an almost 2-fold higher risk of epilepsy. However, the other risk factors had no links to epilepsy. They also found that every 10 mm Hg change in systolic blood pressure was associated with a 17% higher risk of developing epilepsy.
The study concludes to point that this work is observational, so does not confirm that there is a definite direct link. However, it builds on the knowledge base and highlights the importance of lifestyle, regular exercise, and a low salt intake to control blood pressure as an important way of reducing morbidity.
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Physical activity reduces your risk of many diseases but as you get older, there is a tendency to reduce activity in favour of more rest.

Don’t use old age as an excuse to reduce physical activity. Here’s why

Physical activity reduces your risk of many diseases but as you get older, there is a tendency&nbsp;to reduce activity in favour of more rest.

Physical activity is essential for keeping muscles strong and joints flexible. It also reduces your risk of many diseases but as you get older, there is a tendency&nbsp;to reduce activity in favour of more rest.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A new study says this common progression is a recipe for disaster. Evolutionary biologists from Harvard&nbsp;discovered in a study that physical activity later in life shifted energy away from processes that compromised health and toward mechanisms in the body that extended it.
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The team says humans have evolved to remain physically active as they grow older and this helps slow down&nbsp;the gradual deterioration of the body.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Published in the&nbsp;PNAS journal, the study&nbsp;found that repair processes activated as a response to exercise&nbsp;have been shown to lower the risk of diabetes, obesity, cancer, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, and depression.&nbsp;
The key&nbsp;takeaway&nbsp;here is that our bodies need physical activity to age well.
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The American Heart Association (AHA) recently released guidelines for overall dietary patterns to improve heart health.

American Heart Association releases new dietary guidelines for Heart health

Here are some requirements for a heart-healthy dietary pattern, as suggested by the American Heart Association (AHA). Take a look!

Eat this, not that! AHA's guide for a heart healthy diet

AHA releases new dietary guidelines to&nbsp;improve heart health
Poor diet quality&nbsp;is associated with an increased risk of CVD
People should consume&nbsp;food &amp; beverages&nbsp;that are good for the heart
-----------------------------------------
Choose whole-grain foods and products Eat plenty and a variety of fruits and vegetables Choose healthy sources of protein: plants, seafood, unprocessed meat and low-fat dairy products Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt Use liquid plant oils rather than tropical oils, such as coconut and palm Choose minimally processed foods instead of ultra-processed foods Minimise the intake of beverages and foods with added sugars Adjust energy intake to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight If you do not drink alcohol, do not start; if you choose to drink alcohol, limit the intake &nbsp;

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated guidelines for overall dietary patterns to improve heart health.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently released guidelines for overall dietary patterns to improve heart health. The new recommendations were published in the journal Circulation.
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According to AHA, poor diet quality is strongly associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. People are advised to consume food and beverages that are good for their hearts, regardless of whether they are prepared at home or outside.
Central to the AHA&rsquo;s guidance, these are some requirements for a heart-healthy dietary pattern:
<ul>
<li>Choose whole-grain foods and products</li>
<li>Eat plenty and a variety of fruits and vegetables</li>
<li>Choose healthy sources of protein: plants, seafood, unprocessed meat and low-fat dairy products</li>
<li>Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt</li>
<li>Use liquid plant oils rather than tropical oils, such as coconut and palm</li>
<li>Choose minimally processed foods instead of ultra-processed foods</li>
<li>Minimise the intake of beverages and foods with added sugars</li>
<li>Adjust energy intake to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight</li>
<li>If you do not drink alcohol, do not start; if you choose to drink alcohol, limit the intake</li>
</ul>
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While napping gets a bad rep, a new study shows that a power nap could boost your numerical ability and execution of skillful tasks. 

Want to improve your calculation skills? Try a power nap, says Indian study

A study from AIIMS Patna has confirmed the brain-boosting power of a daytime power nap. 

AIIMS-Patna study shows power naps can enhance cognitive performance
Helpful in&nbsp;improving&nbsp;calculative ability, execution of skilful tasks
68 volunteers tested on their numerical puzzle-solving skills
Test group allowed to nap 1 hour when they got stuck
16 out of 31 could complete the task after taking a power nap
'Power naps show potential usefulness in boosting cognition'

While napping gets a bad rep, a new study shows that a power nap could boost your numerical ability and execution of skillful&nbsp;tasks.&nbsp;

A new study from AIIMS Patna has confirmed the brain-boosting power of a daytime power nap.&nbsp;
Published in the&nbsp;International Journal of Scientific Research, the study of 68 volunteers found that a power nap enhances&nbsp;cognition and it is especially helpful in improving&nbsp;calculative ability or execution of skillful tasks like driving.
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In the study, participants were asked to solve the number game Sudoku. When&nbsp;people got stuck at a certain difficulty level, the test group was allowed to take a nap for one hour while the other group&nbsp;got a wakeful rest.&nbsp;Out of the 37 who stayed awake, 6 were able to solve the&nbsp;puzzle whereas out of the 31 who slept,&nbsp;as many as 16 accomplished the task.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The study&rsquo;s lead author explains that while napping at work gets a bad rep, their findings show that&nbsp;power naps offer some&nbsp;potential usefulness&nbsp;in boosting&nbsp;cognitive performance.
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Are you looking to add a dash of drama to your fitness regime? Pole fitness may be just right for you. Coordination, balance and strength are just a few of the many benefits of this form of aerobics. It is a fun combination of dance and exercise, but requires a great deal of core strength.Actor Jacqueline Fernandez gave us some serious fitness inspo when she aced her pole dance moves!

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Consuming aspirin is associated with a 26 percent increased risk of heart failure.

Aspirin can increase risk of heart failure by 26 percent: Study

Consuming aspirin is associated with a 26 percent increased risk of heart failure. 

Stop popping Aspirin at the drop of a hat. Sincerely, your heart

Aspirin can&nbsp;increase risk of heart failure&nbsp;by 26 percent: Study
Study included&nbsp;30,827 participants with an average age of 67 years
 People consuming aspirin were more likely to&nbsp;develop heart failure &nbsp;

Aspirin use is associated with a 26% increased risk of heart failure, according to a new study.

According to new research, consuming aspirin is associated with a 26 percent increased risk of heart failure. The findings of this research were published in the ESC Heart Failure Journal.
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The analysis included 30,827 individuals (average age 67) who were at risk of developing heart failure. The investigators studied aspirin use and incidence of heart failure after adjusting for gender, age, body mass index, smoking, alcohol use, blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
At baseline, 7,698 participants (25 percent) were taking aspirin. Throughout the follow-up period, 1,330 participants developed heart failure.
As per the findings, among individuals with at least one risk factor for heart failure, those taking aspirin were more likely to develop the condition than those not using the medication.
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Researchers have discovered that just three minutes of exposure to deep red light can significantly improve declining eyesight.

Morning exposure to deep red light improves declining eyesight

A great way to keep that '6/6 vision' even as you enter old age!

Researchers have discovered that just three minutes of exposure&nbsp;to deep red light can significantly improve declining eyesight.

A weekly dose of deep red light in the morning may protect fading eyesight as people age, as per a new study. The researchers at University College London wanted to assess the effect of a single three-minute exposure to deep red light once a week.
The study included 13 women and 7 men, aged 34 to 70, who had no eye disease and normal colour vision. The participants were exposed to three minutes of LED deep red light in the morning between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Their colour vision was tested again three hours after that exposure, and 10 participants were also tested one week after the exposure.
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There was a significant 17% improvement in colour vision, which lasted a week. Some of the older participants had a 20% improvement that lasted a week. However, instead of the morning, when the same experiment was conducted in the afternoon, there was no improvement in colour vision.
This simple intervention applied at the population level would significantly impact on quality of life as people age. It can also reduce social costs that arise from problems associated with reduced vision.
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Open monitoring meditation involves focusing entire awareness on the present moment rather than on mental distractions.

If you are prone to making silly mistakes, then meditation might be the solution

If you are forgetful or make careless mistakes in a hurry, a new study suggests that meditation may be the right answer for you. 

Meditating regularly may make 'silly mistakes' a thing of the past

Open monitoring meditation involves focusing entire awareness on the present moment rather than on mental distractions.

If you are forgetful or make careless mistakes in a hurry, a new study suggests that meditation may be the right answer for you. Researchers at the Michigan State University tested how open-monitoring meditation altered brain activity that helps one to recognise common errors.
What is open-monitoring meditation?
Open monitoring meditation involves focusing entire awareness on the present moment rather than on mental distractions. Practitioners should accept their stray thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations without judgment. Eventually, with practice, their consciousness will achieve total awareness of their thoughts rather than just being lost in those thoughts.
More than 200 participants were recruited to test how open monitoring meditation helps people to detect and respond to errors. The participants, who had never meditated before, were taken through a 20-minute open monitoring meditation exercise while the researchers measured brain activity through EEG.
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The EEG can measure brain activity at the millisecond level, and precise measures of neural activity after making an error were recorded. A certain neural signal occurred about half a second after an error was consciously recognised.
While the meditators didn't notice immediate improvements, the researchers' findings offer a promising window into the potential of sustained meditation.
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Acute bronchitis is a short term infection that normally lasts for around 2-4 weeks. Viral infection is the primary cause behind this disorder, which also causes cold.

Acute Bronchitis: Find out how is it different from common cold and flu

Acute bronchitis is a short term infection that normally lasts for around 2-4 weeks. Viral infection is the primary cause behind this disorder, which also causes cold and flu.

Traces of blood in your mucus may be a sign of Acute Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is a short term infection that normally lasts for around 2-4 weeks. Viral infection is the primary cause behind this disorder, which also causes cold and flu.

Does constant coughing spoil your sleep at night? And if the excessive&nbsp;coughing hurts your chest and lungs, and you notice some blood in it, then you may be suffering from bronchitis.
Bronchitis is a respiratory infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes. The bronchial tube serves to carry air to the lungs.&nbsp;When this tube gets inflamed&nbsp;and swollen, a&nbsp;lot of cough and mucus causes chest congestion.
Acute vs Chronic Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is a short term infection that normally lasts for around 2-4 weeks. Viral infection is the primary cause behind this disorder, which also causes cold and flu. This infection increases the swelling in the lung&rsquo;s wind pipe and fills it with phlegm.
Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, is a persistent burning in the bronchial tubes and is often caused by smoking. This disorder can trouble you for months or even years. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control in the USA,&nbsp;if you are struggling with this, then do not resort to antibiotics because they will not help in the&nbsp; healing process.
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Primary reasons behind acute bronchitis
<ul>
<li>Regular smoking</li>
<li>Weak immune system</li>
<li>Working at a chemical factory</li>
<li>Increase in gastric reflux</li>
</ul>
When to visit the doctor?
<ul>
<li>Body temperature above 100.4 degree celsius</li>
<li>Traces of blood in the mucus</li>
<li>Difficulty in breathing</li>
<li>The above symptoms lasting longer than 3 weeks</li>
</ul>
Make sure to consult a doctor before consuming any medicine. This is because, common cold relief medicines may bring about temporary relief but they do not cure bronchitis.
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Researchers explore the relationship with specific categories of humour, worry and well-being in a new study. 

Joke’s on you. Your choice of comedy can make you feel better or worse!

They say that laughter is the best medicine but did you know that there are, in fact, different types of humour, each with its own list of benefits?  

Researchers explore&nbsp;the relationship with specific categories of humour, worry and well-being&nbsp;in a new study.&nbsp;

They say that laughter is the best medicine but did you know that there are, in fact,&nbsp;different types of humour, each with its own list of benefits?&nbsp;&nbsp;
According to a recent study,&nbsp;there can also be a dark side to humour.&nbsp;Researchers from Italy set out to&nbsp;understand the relationship with specific categories of humour, worry and well-being.
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In the study, published in&nbsp;Personality and Individual Differences, they found that people who engaged in&nbsp;fun and benevolent humour&nbsp;(which&nbsp;are positive styles of comedy)&nbsp;generally&nbsp;reported&nbsp;lower levels of pathological worry and higher levels of psychological well-being.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In contrast, those who veered towards cynicism tended to have lower levels of well-being and higher stress levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The team explained fun humour to constitute&nbsp;spreading good mood and companionship&nbsp;while benevolent humour meant&nbsp;discovering humorous discrepancies in everyday experiences.&nbsp;Cynical humour was defined as&nbsp;devaluing commonly recognized values.
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Further, the team said that other senses of humour such as&nbsp;wit, irony, sarcasm, and nonsense did not appear to cause a notable change in well-being.

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