Wellbeing

They leave their bodies, witness a bright light and return forever changed. But do survivors of near-death experiences truly glimpse into the great beyond? New research into the brain's final moments could decode these visions at life's edge.

From spending less time on your phone to getting outdoors more often, now is the time to try forming a new good habit

A billion of us are regularly gasping for breath at night… and, despite how noisy that can be, most of us don’t even realise

There is more than one way to be unfaithful to your partner

Research shows that garlic affects your lipid health as well as your taste buds. But how you take it plays a big role in how well it works

When everything feels... well, ‘meh’, there’s complex chemistry at play in your brain

From heart health to sustainability, beans are the unsung heroes of a balanced diet

Forget the obvious red flags. Researchers have found the real warning signs hiding in everyday relationship habits

We may soon be able to delete bad memories for ever. But forgetting comes at a cost

Stroboscopic light therapy started in the lab, detoured through wellness culture, and arrived somewhere genuinely interesting

Your face has fault lines – and every night you spend lying on them, you're making them worse

The long-blurred line between sociopathy and psychopathy is being redrawn – and it could change how the warning signs are spotted

An after-meal stroll doesn't just let you release your toots in peace. It could also have wide-ranging benefits for your health

While cold substances have been used to treat skin problems for centuries, you should think twice about using an ice roller

You can forget about your horoscope or Myers-Briggs result. By-and-large, they’re nothing more than a bit of fun

Everything we believe about the world can be manipulated, says a hypnosis expert

As 1 in 10 Japanese adults reach their 30s with zero sexual experience, experts are trying to piece together the reasons so many young people are celibate

Why you can't resist rooting for the wrong side

New research suggests that our microbiomes can even help us resist the effects of ageing, if we treat them right

A certain type of narcissist carries extra risk with a rage not seen elsewhere.

Wait... have I read this before? Is déjà vu unhealthy, or just a normal brain function? We're sure we already told you...

Studies show we are far more likely to giggle when others are chuckling around us

Stereotypes paint only children with a number of negative traits, but research points to a much more positive picture