A generation of boys are struggling to cope in the modern world – how parents can help
Bombarded by mixed messages on social media, lacking suitable role models and dealing with unmet emotional needs, boys are struggling to cope. Yet there are ways parents can change the narrative and help them to thrive.
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How fluid intelligence helps us solve problems
Researchers from University College London have mapped the parts of the brain that support our ability to solve problems without prior experience – otherwise known as fluid intelligence.
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Why does music bring back memories? What the science says
You’re walking down a busy street on your way to work. You pass a busker playing a song you haven’t heard in years. Now suddenly, instead of noticing all the goings on in the city around you, you’re mentally reliving the first time you heard the song. Hearing that piece of music takes you right back to where you were, who you were with and the feelings associated with that memory.
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Joy is good for your body and your mind – three ways to feel it more often
Joy is an emotion experienced by many but understood by few. It’s usually mistaken for happiness, yet is unique in its impact on both our mind and body.
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Imagination makes us human
You can easily picture yourself riding a bicycle across the sky even though that’s not something that can actually happen. You can envision yourself doing something you’ve never done before – like water skiing – and maybe even imagine a better way to do it than anyone else.
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Four habits of happy people – as recommended by a psychologist
What makes you happy? Maybe it’s getting up early to see the sunrise, hanging out with family and friends on a weekend, or going for a dip in the sea. But what does science say about the things happy people do?
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Could Stoicism be the secret to a happy life?
Stoicism is more than just a catchy version of the ‘stiff upper lip’. With interest in the philosophy rising during the pandemic and informed by ancient wisdom, it offers a road map on how to successfully face life’s misfortunes.
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Could mindfulness be as effective as medication for anxiety?
Researchers from Georgetown University have reported that a guided mindfulness programme may be as effective as the “gold-standard drug” for treating patients with anxiety disorders.
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Move over Hygge, ‘yăng shēng’ is the way to nourish your life in 2023
We have always lived in a fast-paced world but after the pandemic pause of 2020 and 2021, life went from zero to 100 in 2022. Now, more than ever, we need to learn how to slow down and take care of ourselves. Enter yăng shēng, the ancient practice that may hold the key to modern ailments.
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Feeling lonely this Christmas? Dr Lisa Myers shares her tips for getting through the holidays
Psychiatrist and author of ‘When the Light Goes Out’, Dr Lisa Myers has spent over 20 years working in mental health. Here, she shares her tips for getting through the festive season when you’re feeling lonely or stressed.
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How to deal with holiday stress, Danish-style
It’s that time of year again where many of us find ourselves wondering how to deal with holiday stress. Perhaps you can find balance by taking a few cultural cues from the Danes, a psychologist explains.
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Dyscalculia: how to support your child if they have mathematical learning difficulties
A good grasp of maths has been linked to greater success in employment and better health. But a large proportion of us – up to 22% – have mathematical learning difficulties. What’s more, around 6% of children in primary schools may have dyscalculia, a mathematical learning disability.
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