Music & Mood
Music with 60-80 beats per minute tends to sync with this resting body rhythm
Heart rate
Laughter may lower this cardiovascular measure
Blood pressure
Journaling about emotional experiences can improve your body's defense system known as
Immune system
Heart attack
Increased exposure to sunlight in spring helps the body produce this vitamin
Vitamin D
Major keys in music are often associated with this emotion
Happiness
Watching comedy may temporarily reduce this physical sensation
Pain
Volunteering increases a sense of this meaningful feeling
Companion animals may reduce symptoms of this mental health condition
Depression
True or False: Increased sunlight in spring interferes with the hormone, melatonin, which controls sleep
False, sunlight helps regulate this hormone and sleep
Minor keys in music are often associated with this emotion
Sadness
True or False: The physical act of smiling can influence mood through facial feedback hypothesis
True
Physical hobbies like walking improve this type of health related to your heart
Owning a dog or other active pet increases your likelihood of meeting your recommended daily
physical activity
Birdwatching strengthens this cognitive skill
Music with a steady beat can help regulate walking speed in people with this movement disorder
Parkinson's disease
Rumination
Gardening has been shown to lower the stress hormone known as
Cortisol
True or False: Service animals are not protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act in the US
False
Many cultures view spring as a symbol of this life stage
Rebirth, renewal or growth