Wellbeing
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
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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.
We’re losing 338 spoken words every day
We've been nattering less and less each year since 2005
The science-backed tricks that could finally give you a better night's sleep
The surprising science that could end your restless nights
It’s time to rethink the pursuit of happiness
What if the pursuit of happiness in the traditional sense is the very thing stopping you from being happy?
The simple, science-backed 100-day plan for lasting fat loss
Newcomer to fighting the flab? Drop the quick-fixes at the gym, destined to backfire. Here are six strategies for your first three months
I was a happiness researcher. Here's why I quit and cycled the world
By cycling to the world’s happiest places, Dr Christopher Boyce learnt how to put his research into practice to finally reach true happiness
I learned how to stimulate my vagus nerve for optimal mental health
Stimulating your vagus nerve is suddenly all the rage. But do you need an expensive machine to do it, or just a few minutes to breathe?
