Wellbeing

Here's how the powerful lose touch with reality, according to neuroscience

Evidence suggests power, like alcohol, has a tangible effect on the brain. But are its impacts always negative?

I'm a psychologist. Here's what we keep getting wrong about ADHD

Millions of TikTok users are watching influencers speak about their experiences of ADHD. But how useful is the information being shared?

Why do we feel emotions in different parts of our bodies?

Where in your body do you feel anger or pride?

Here’s how narcissism shapes a person’s social media habits, study reveals

Obsession with social media could indicate the ways a person is obsessed with themselves

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

Can you avoid getting 'Ozempic face'?

What you can do to soften the visible effects of rapid change

How has living with a narcissist affected me?

Long-term exposure to a narcissist might have turned you into an echoist

Is artificial intelligence giving us false memories?

It's only a problem that could get worse

Here’s what your social life could say about your dementia risk

Could early Alzheimer’s make you more social? A new study of 500,000 people suggests so

This year’s most powerful scientific experiments, in 14 images

The annual Wellcome Trust image award shortlist showcases the most powerful images of global health challenges

How to protect your memory in middle age, according to a study of 10,000 people

A study on more than 10,000 adults found links between outlook on life and memory in middle age

Feeling just 'meh' about life? It could be anhedonia – here's how to reverse it

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

Here’s what could happen to your teeth if fluoride disappears from drinking water

Dental experts are sounding the alarm about removing fluoride from drinking water, but how much of an impact will the ban actually have?

We’re replacing babies with dogs. And it could be making us happier

While fertility rates in the developed world are falling, more and more of us are choosing to parent pooches

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’.

What is it like to die? The reassuring science of near-death experiences

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.

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.

Mindfulness doesn't work on you? Try this instead

Optimism trumps mindfulness when things get tough, says the science.

How to permanently change your relationship with alcohol in 30 days

How much good can ditching drink for a month really do? Answer: A whole lot

17 simple ways to lower your risk of stroke, dementia and depression all at once

Think of this like a menu for a long, healthy and happy life

How to be more attractive: 6 surprising lessons from science

From rollercoasters to butternut squash, there are plenty of ways to become more alluring

How much weight fluctuation is normal?

And how to do it right

Here’s what makes some people easier to gaslight, according to a neuroscientist

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