Wellbeing
5 ways to actually spot a narcissist, according to the experts who study them
They're not always loud or obvious – here's what researchers say to look for instead
5 illusions that reveal how your brain warps reality
Your brain doesn’t see the world, it invents it. Welcome to the strange science of perception – and how to fix it when the illusion goes wrong
The one surprising habit shared by the world's best decision-makers, according to psychologists
It's time to start thinking about doing some thinking about thinking
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'In over 30 years, I've never seen something this powerful': Experts have finally learned how the right human touch can transform your health
Physical contact is vital for our wellbeing. New research is revealing why
Does criticism hit you harder than it should? You might have RSD
How obsessing over fibre can backfire on your gut
Like many diet-based internet trends, 'fibremaxxing' takes nutrition to an extreme that your microbiome might not thank you for
What does narcissistic baiting look like?
Love bombing and idealisation, gaslighting, criticism and sabotage – all signs you could be dating a narcissist
6 dangerous dementia myths you need to unlearn, according to a neuroscientist
There is now better protection for brain health across the globe, so why do we understand less about dementia than ever?
7 strange but science-backed tips to stop stress before it starts
Here’s how to protect yourself from the pressure of daily life's stresses before they begin
The 5 most surprising lessons about psychopaths, from the experts who study them
There’s more to psychopathy than the familiar Hollywood tropes
We interviewed AI girlfriends. Here’s what they said about their partners
Can chatbots fulfil your emotional needs? Hear the answers straight from their (figurative) mouths
These are the countries with the darkest personalities, according to science
In the face of income inequality, it seems narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism are on the rise. So how much are you a product of your society – for better or worse?
The subtle signs you're not an introvert but an 'otrovert'
Don't fit in with the group? Maybe that's a very good thing
How to tell if your boss is a narcissist: Scientists discover key new sign
They like to be admired in the flesh, so prefer their team in the office to enjoy being bowed down to in person
The simple, Stanford-backed hypnosis technique that can quiet your inner critic
Forget the swinging pocket watches, scientists are now praising hypnotherapy as a powerful tool to fight mental and physical pain
The hidden brain trait that makes some people fall for extremism
Scientists are uncovering why some of us are more vulnerable to extreme ideologies than others
How much of our lifespan is down to good genetics?
It's not diet, exercise or luck
6 surprising lessons on how to stay hydrated, according to science
What you're getting wrong about hydration (and how much is really enough)
How to turn down 'food noise' and take back control of your cravings
From social media ads to the smell of dinner cooking, food cues are everywhere. Here's how to stop them running the show
Experts ranked 400 jobs by their dementia risk – and were stunned what came out on top
Finding the best route to beat Alzheimer's
Build real confidence: World-leading experts share how to build bulletproof self-belief
Neuroscience may have finally uncovered the secrets of self-belief
The simple habit elite snipers use to crush stress in seconds
How to use one of the body's stress responses to quieten the mind and make better decisions
How has living with a narcissist affected me?
Long-term exposure to a narcissist might have turned you into an echoist
The simple life changes that can prevent your cognitive decline
More of us are living longer, but our brains don’t always show the same resilience as our bodies. Could science extend our neurological health to keep pace with physical longevity?
