Wellbeing
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
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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?
How can I get over my ex?
Breaking up can be a brutal thing to get over, likened with the emotions of grief, but here's how to get over your ex
How to actually become more attractive, according to science
No, you don’t need to take a hammer to your jawline. Just focus on these six steps instead
Why it's so difficult to spot female psychopaths
A small but growing body of research is finding that female psychopaths might be more common than we thought
The only real way to catch a liar, according to psychologists
The hidden tactics that give deceivers the upper hand
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?
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
