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Too much screen-time? Tips and tricks to keep our screen-time habits healthy

New data from Hootsuite and We Are Social has revealed just how much time we spend surfing the web.

What do we know about complex PTSD and how to treat it?

We all have moments from our earlier years we’d like to forget, but what if your worst memories kept re-emerging to traumatise you over and over?

How scammers like Anna Delvey and the Tinder Swindler exploit a core feature of human nature

The stories of famous scammers are examples of bad actors exploiting the social processes people rely on every day, writes Vanessa Bohns, a social psychologist and professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University.

3 life lessons we can learn from Brené Brown

In 2004, Dr Brené Brown became a global sensation after her Ted Talk, ‘The Power of Vulnerability’ went viral. Since then, she’s gone on to film a Netflix special, write several books, and open a training programme for professionals.

Cyclone Gabrielle: How to talk to children about traumatic events

How do we talk with our children about the recent traumatic events affecting the world when we battle to comprehend the horror ourselves?

Could you suffer from ‘face blindness’ like Brad Pitt?

The Oscar-winning actor is certain he has prosopagnosia, a condition whereby a person cannot recognise people’s faces, though remains undiagnosed.

How the brain tunes in to unfamiliar voices while you’re sleeping – and why it matters

Have you ever watched a duck sleep and wondered how it keeps one eye open? Ducks, like many other birds, sleep with one half of the brain awake while the other half sleeps. This is called “unihemispheric sleep” and allows the animal to monitor the environment for predators while getting the rest it needs.

Cosmic curve balls: how to deal with the unpredictability of life

As human beings, we like to feel that if we plan well and work hard, our diligence will be rewarded and good things will come our way. However, it’s wise (and good for mental health) to recognise that certain things are beyond our control.

Study finds face masks make people more attractive

Surprisingly, blue medical masks were deemed the most attractive.

Learning to read starts earlier than you might think: Five tips from an expert

Learning to read does not begin when a child puzzles over the words in a book for the first time.

Stress is a health hazard. But a supportive circle of friends can help undo the damaging effects on your DNA

Stress affects up to 90% of people, and we know it harms our mental and physical well-being.

Alzheimer’s: physical exercise may reduce brain inflammation, helping to protect us from the disease

Physical activity is very important for a number of reasons – including that it helps to protect the structure and function of our brain as we age. This may be key in reducing the risk of developing certain neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Why some people find it harder to be happy

The self-help industry is booming, fuelled by research on positive psychology – the scientific study of what makes people flourish.

6 Ways to help teens stay mentally healthy

They don’t always listen, but encouraging teens to look after their wellbeing can improve their mental health – and might even save their life.

How to look out for the mental health of your loved ones

Amid a cost-of-living crisis and ongoing uncertainty in the wake of pandemic, it’s vital that we look after our mental health and check in with our loved ones.

Why you might feel anxious returning to ‘normal’ after lockdown – and how to cope

By Kristin Naragon-Gainey, Associate Professor, School of Psychological Science, and Director, Emotional Wellbeing Lab, The University of Western Australia.

New study shows anxiety surged during pandemic, particularly among women

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in anxiety and major depressive disorders across the world, particularly among women and young people, a study published in the Lancet found.

Boredom can be normal, we talk to the experts about the benefits of boredom

Sports, music and more: these days people feel obliged to schedule their lives – and those of their children – with constant activity. But what about the advantages of doing nothing for a while – what are the benefits of boredom?

Fright Night: how to decode your dreams and nightmares

Nightmares can be terrifying. But if we pay attention, they can give us an insight into what’s really bothering us.

Overcoming Trauma: How to help yourself

When life deals a tough blow, the trauma can have a resounding impact on the affected individual’s life. For those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, therapy and unwavering support are key in paving the road to recovery.

How to spot the signs of covert narcissism

Narcissistic personality disorder can take forms other than the brash, arrogant type most commonly represented. Could you have a narcissist in your life without knowing it?

The secret power of laughter

We know laughing makes us feel good but are we underestimating the power that humour has to transform our lives by improving our work, health and relationships?

What loneliness looks like in the brain

Loneliness is increasingly being recognised as a major health problem, and previous studies have shown older people who experience loneliness have a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

Research reveals why it is we feel empathy for inanimate objects

Why is it that we feel empathy for robots and other inanimate objects?

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