Wellbeing
How can I get over my fear of rejection?
Rejection doesn't have to hurt as much as it does.
The 8 science-backed secrets to a more restful night's sleep
The secret to sleeping longer isn’t spending more time in bed, it’s falling asleep faster.
This bizarre TikTok cooking oil trend shows exactly how bad science spreads
Should you be pouring castor oil in your belly button? Science says no.
Are you in a cult? Here's how celebrity leaders can manipulate their followers
Celebrities have always attracted cult-like followings, but fans are taking their devotion to new levels. When are pop culture obsessions real cults, and what are the warnings?
I'm a microplastics scientist. Here's how safe make-up really is
COMMENT | Plastics and other potentially toxic chemicals have been found in some common beauty products.
Here's what 'porn addiction' actually is (and how to manage it)
While a source of shame for some, there’s little hard evidence that X-rated sites are harmful or even addictive to regular users.
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’.
Scientists could soon reverse daylight savings clock changes. Here’s why
Most of us look forward to the extra hour we get in bed every October, but researchers argue that changing the clocks twice a year harms our health.
How to spot ‘dark empaths’, the dangerous psychopaths and narcissists who feel empathy
The view of a compassionless psychopath is outdated. In fact, new research shows that those with dark personality traits are much more complicated than that.
Why you should spend more time online if you’re over 50: new study
Being online could help you to connect more with others.
How to pain-proof your back: Simple, surprising changes to relieve your aches
Back-pain is on the rise thanks to more sedentary lifestyles. So what is the best way to fight back?
What we're all getting wrong about infidelity, according to science
There is more than one way to be unfaithful to your partner.
This simple exercise hack could shrink your risk of cognitive decline by 13%
Just one weekly workout could protect your brain.
Why you feel awful when the clocks go back (and how to fix it)
The end of British Summer Time can be a wake-up call for our circadian health
When do the clocks go back in 2024? The real reason behind the UK's time shift, explained
Also: how daylight Saving Time continues to divide the world.
It’s time we rethink how to solve loneliness
Rates of loneliness are increasing worldwide. But big-tech companies think they have the solution.
The real reasons women are losing more sleep than men
Menopause, pregnancy and hormones can all have a huge effect on women's sleep.
Why do I keep seeing faces in everything?
Spotting faces in clouds and toast? It could mean you're a creative genius.