Wellbeing
The one food all cholesterol experts want you to eat
From heart health to sustainability, beans are the unsung heroes of a balanced diet
5 early signs your marriage is heading for divorce
Forget the obvious red flags. Researchers have found the real warning signs hiding in everyday relationship habits
Scientists have invented a way to erase bad memories. But should we?
We may soon be able to delete bad memories for ever. But forgetting comes at a cost
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A bizarre flickering light is forcing scientists to rethink where reality comes from
Stroboscopic light therapy started in the lab, detoured through wellness culture, and arrived somewhere genuinely interesting
Does sleeping on your side give you wrinkles?
Your face has fault lines – and every night you spend lying on them, you're making them worse
How to spot the hidden sociopaths in your life
The long-blurred line between sociopathy and psychopathy is being redrawn – and it could change how the warning signs are spotted
Could a 'fart walk' actually help reverse diabetes?
An after-meal stroll doesn't just let you release your toots in peace. It could also have wide-ranging benefits for your health
Should I start using an ice roller?
While cold substances have been used to treat skin problems for centuries, you should think twice about using an ice roller
Why most personality tests are nonsense – and the one that isn’t
You can forget about your horoscope or Myers-Briggs result. By-and-large, they’re nothing more than a bit of fun
Why some people are far easier to gaslight than others
Everything we believe about the world can be manipulated, says a hypnosis expert
Japanese people still aren't having sex. And nobody knows why
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 do we root for the villain in movies?
Why you can't resist rooting for the wrong side
The one thing most self-made billionaires won't admit about their success
Starting the day at 2am or taking fistfuls of supplements each morning is unlikely to help you get ahead in life
Your gut microbiome could add years to your life. Here's how to help it
New research suggests that our microbiomes can even help us resist the effects of ageing, if we treat them right
What is a collapsed narcissist?
A certain type of narcissist carries extra risk with a rage not seen elsewhere.
Is having déjà vu unhealthy?
Wait... have I read this before? Is déjà vu unhealthy, or just a normal brain function? We're sure we already told you...
How contagious is laughter?
Studies show we are far more likely to giggle when others are chuckling around us
What your number of siblings really means for your personality
Stereotypes paint only children with a number of negative traits, but research points to a much more positive picture
6 life-changing lessons from the biggest studies on human happiness
Sick of chasing happiness, instead of enjoying it? You may be stuck on what psychologists call the hedonic treadmill. Here's how you can step off it
Narcissism shows differently in men and women. Here’s how to spot it
Not every narcissist is a Patrick Bateman waiting in the wings
Why do I self-sabotage so much?
Actions which hurt your chance of success can come from low self-esteem – here are a few tips to break the habit
4 simple ways to overcome imposter syndrome, explained by psychologists
Ever feel like you’re an impostor? You’re not alone. Even the world’s most brilliant minds suffer from the fear of being ‘found out’
Reality Check | How to stop high-functioning anxiety from ruining your life
There’s nothing wrong with struggling with anxiety, but many successful, high-achieving people are suffering in silence
Why do I keep seeing faces in everything?
Spotting faces in clouds and toast? It could mean you're a creative genius.
