Wellbeing
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
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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
How should you talk to someone who has just lost a loved one?
When a loved one is processing grief, don't assume you know how they feel
9 subtle signs your co-worker is a narcissist, according to leading psychologists
How to spot the pattern before it wears you down
Should I be worried about my teenager's moods?
Teens that rated themselves as aggressive were more likely to have a higher 'biological age' at 30
What's the best position to sleep in?
A doctor explains what the "best" position to sleep in is. It all depends on your situation
The everyday nutrient a leading doctor says could help tame an anxious brain
Could a nutritional approach make a difference to millions of people suffering with a common mental health issue?
How long can you do nothing for?
Becoming the master of nothing is harder than it seems
'It's rigged': The dirty secret behind what IQ scores really measure
Besides being next to useless for actually measuring intelligence, here's why we should kill IQ scores for good
8 surprising habits that are adding years to your biological age
New research is revealing things that might be reducing your lifespan. Here's what to look out for
The AI experts behind this adorable robot say it's not a pet substitute. It's much more
Now you can feel like a witch or wizard with your very own Familiar!
'A mass psychogenic illness': How the placebo effect's evil twin is spreading faster than ever
The 'nocebo' can render medical interventions ineffective, conjure up adverse side effects or even lead to real symptoms getting worse
Decades of research say eyewitness testimony can't be trusted. These scientists say otherwise
A group of psychologists believes they can re-establish the reliability of our recollections
How much good will an extra 10 minutes of sleep do?
Just 10 more minutes...
Experts are finally learning what power does to the brain – and it's not what anyone expected
Evidence suggests power, like alcohol, has a tangible effect on the brain. But are its impacts always negative?
Is narcissism genetic?
Is it genetic or learned?
Is confidence contagious?
Can you catch the bug?
