Wellbeing
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
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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?
Should I start EFT tapping?
It might be worth giving EFT tapping a go to relieve anxiety
The simplest way to slow brain decline that most people never try
By targeting an often-overlooked sense, you could sharpen your mind – and help protect your brain from cognitive decline
What really causes autism? We're about to find out
New biotech is helping scientists pull back the curtain on the developing brain and reveal the causes of the condition
From Epstein to Wall Street: The dark psychology of how money makes monsters
One look at the news cycle would have you thinking that wealth and crime are inevitably linked. But what does science have to say?
What happens when a narcissist crosses a narcissist?
Expect some fireworks
How to speak so people actually want to listen
Do you just need to be more interesting? A psychologist explains how to make people listen to what you have to say
Red light masks will make you look younger... with two caveats...
Red-light therapy is a firmly established internet trend. But this time, there’s actually something to it
What are some ways to overcome the intermediate plateau when learning a skill?
Struggling to make that next step? Psychology tells us how to break through that pesky plateau
7 autism myths experts want everyone to stop believing
From vaccine fears to miracle cures, here’s what decades of scientific research actually reveal about the condition
The groundbreaking new research revealing what drives loneliness – and what actually helps
Human disconnection has turned out to be far more complex – and far more treatable – than anyone expected
It’s time to rethink your five-a-day, according to major new Harvard study
It’s not about how much fruit and veg you eat – but whether or not they contain a specific micronutrient
Do we really remember an event, or just the memory of an event?
Will you remember this article accurately?
Why mindfulness doesn't work for some people – and what to try instead
Optimism trumps mindfulness when things get tough, says the science.
The 5 best ways to cope with hair loss, explained by a psychologist
Losing your hair can feel like losing part of your identity – here's how to cope with it
