Wellbeing
How the experiment that nearly killed free will is still haunting neuroscience
Neuroscience could hold the key to answering one of philosophy’s oldest questions
What to eat if you have ADHD, according to experts
ADHD traits can have a major impact on nutrition. But a recipe of behavioural and dietary strategies could improve symptoms and wider health
Why some experts now see Botox as a powerful antidepressant
Forget fine lines. Could Botox give you an unexpected mental health tweakment?
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Your most draining relationships (except one) are taking years off your life, study suggests
Difficult people don’t just zap your energy – they may also accelerate your biological ageing
There's now only one proven way to increase your IQ
If you’re serious about getting smarter, it’s time to ditch the brain-training apps
What makes someone a dark empath?
What makes someone a 'dark empath' and what does that mean? Here is how can you spot them
What are the best and worst foods to eat on Ozempic?
Semaglutide drugs like Ozempic work by mimicking a fullness hormone, but what you eat can help or hinder its effects
The 5 habits that could make or break your retirement health
Expert-backed tips for the best post-work life
In which country does having a child make you unhappiest?
While happiness and wellbeing surveys are far from exact science, parents seem happier in some countries than others
Why does drinking alcohol make it so much harder to lose weight?
Downing drinks can trick your body into prioritising alcohol processing, temporarily pausing fat burning
Why millions of people keep sharing the same false memories
Research suggests that your recollections aren’t just worryingly fallible, they’re also surprisingly malleable. So could someone plant a false memory in your mind?
Diabetes can now be easily reversed. Here’s how
With the right steps, it’s possible to put type 2 diabetes into remission and restore healthy blood glucose levels
How can I tell if I've got high cortisol levels?
It's commonly known as the 'stress hormone'
Stressed out? You may have cortisol belly
Recent studies have found a strong link between rising stress levels and expanding waistlines… And modern life isn’t helping
What Tourette’s really tells us about intrusive thoughts
The BAFTAs controversy has exposed a deep misunderstanding about what Tourette’s really is
What your doctor won’t tell you about antidepressants
Stopping this medication can be hard, but researchers can’t agree on the risks
The one personality trait that could help your brain stay decades younger
Scientists studying remarkably sharp 80-year-olds have spotted a common thread
How much weight fluctuation is normal?
And how to do it right
Why people living at higher altitudes are less prone to diabetes
Red blood cells soak up more sugar from the blood when deprived of oxygen
We may finally know what really causes social anxiety – and how to reverse it
Social fear isn’t just psychological. New research is uncovering its biological roots – and how to reset them.
The simple ways you can change your personality, according to a cognitive neuroscientist
Want to become more confident, extroverted or assertive? Science shows that with a few simple changes, you can unlock your best self.
It’s time to change your relationship with dopamine
Going on a ‘dopamine detox’ probably isn’t going to boost your mood and focus.
Why your brain won't shut up at night (and the simple way to shush it)
Trouble sleeping? A lot on your mind? Use this trick and sedate your synapses.
Here's what night sweats could reveal about your health
When you’re sleeping, your body’s meant to be resting – but something’s not right. Here’s what could be behind your night sweats… and how to make them stop.
