Wellbeing
This overlooked habit might be the best stress relief tool for introverts
Psychologists want us to carve out more alone time, to give our brains a chance to relax and recharge
How can I beat compassion fatigue?
If emotional exhaustion is dragging you down, here's what you can do about it
What actually causes depression in the brain?
Depression is more complicated than you might think
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7 strange tips backed by science that will nip your anxiety in the bud
Stop it before it takes over
How can I tell if someone dislikes me?
Wondering whether a colleague secretly dislikes you? Psychologists explain five signs to look out for
The simple, life-changing lesson that will finally tame your inner critic
Either too much praise or too much criticism. How much can we trust what we're saying to ourselves?
Here’s how you could be a psychopath and never know it
Psychopathy isn’t rare, just widely misunderstood and overlooked – even by those who have it
How to cut your dementia risk: 7 key lessons from the world’s most important studies
The latest research is revealing clues about how you might be able to lower your chances of getting dementia. Here’s what the science says about keeping your mind sharp
8 small, surprising habits that build lasting happiness, according to world-leading experts
Here are eight small changes you can make to help give yourself an enduring sense of fulfilment
The simple words that can expose any liar, according to a forensic linguist
Lie detectors don’t work. Body language is unreliable. But there are ways to tell if someone is lying. You just have to listen carefully to what they’re saying
How to permanently change your relationship with alcohol in 30 days
How much good can ditching drink for a month really do? Answer: A whole lot
What an optimal cortisol rhythm feels like – and how to make it your norm
Influencers are demonising a hormone that actually plays a star role in regulating your body
How much will exercise control my blood pressure?
How much exercise do you need to do to help control your blood pressure? A doctor explains the best exercises you can do
How can I make myself more attractive?
It turns out the most magnetic people all share a few simple habits
The 3 telltale signs of adult ADHD that most doctors miss
From hypermobility to heart disease, the condition impacts the whole body, not just the brain
Could doing less be better for your health?
From sleep to gut health, we investigate the simple habits that science says could make a difference.
'Mental flexibility' is science's best predictor of lasting willpower. Here's how to improve yours
Psychologists are now finding that mental flexibility, not pushing through at all costs, is the real key to perseverance
The simple, unexpected ways to keep your energy from crashing after lunch, according to science
Research is revealing what's causing your post-lunch lethargy and how to get your brain back into gear
Stupid hot: runaway heatwaves are making us dramatically dumber – and it's only going to get worse
Hot weather doesn’t just make us more drowsy and irritable, it directly affects our brain chemistry and brain function
I tried a magnetic nasal strip to stop snoring. Here's what actually happened
Can a magnetic nasal strip open your airways and improve your breathing?
Why do more perimenopausal women get diagnosed with ADHD?
Some women spend decades masking
6 science-backed ways to protect and improve your memory
Forgetfulness doesn't have to be an inevitable part of life
How to overcome the biggest barrier to weight loss
Research suggests your fat cells have a memory, hence any weight you lose always seems to find its way back to your body
The single cheapest (and most surprising) way to add years to your life, according to a major Harvard study
Experts have spent generations tracking exactly how powerful it really is
