Psychology Around the Net: April 29, 2017

Happy Saturday, sweet readers! Regardless of which day you read this, chances are I’m trying (or have succeeded for that day) to get some exercise in. I made an appointment with my doctor last week to find out why I’ve been so, so exhausted lately. Any mental health concerns were ruled out, and my blood test results were top notch (as usual — go me!). So, she asked me about my exercise routine and, well…let’s just say my answer wasn’t what she wanted to hear. Most of us know exercise is great for our mental health (and we should all know it’s key to physical health!), but did you know exercise can also help with fatigue and exhaustion? I did, but I suppose I was in denial. Oops. Anyway, while I get my act together, enjoy this week’s edition which covers exercise as a way to help keep older folks’ brains sharp, how one artist uses sketches to illustrate her schizophrenia symptoms, the type of personality disorder that might be linked to certain types of social media use, and more. Exercise ‘Keeps the Mind Sharp’ in Over-50s, Study Finds: Using a variety of brain tests, researchers saw evidence that aerobic exercises can help improve cognitive functions like thinking, learning, reasoning, and reading, and that muscle training exercises can help with memory and “executive functions” such as the ability to plan and organize. These Illustrations Show What It’s Like to Live with Schizophrenia: After ye...
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