Study finds evidence for a human magnetic sense that lets your brain detect the Earth’s magnetic field
Do human beings have a magnetic sense? Biologists know other animals do. They think it helps creatures including bees, turtles…
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A psychologist explains how to distinguish a psychopath from a ‘shy-chopath’
What makes a criminal a psychopath? Their grisly deeds and commanding presence attract our attention – look no further than…
Inflammatory diseases linked with a heightened risk of anxiety and depression
The often painful and stigmatising nature of chronic inflammatory disorders, such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, can take a toll…
A fear of regret can lock us into bad relationships, jobs and habits – here’s how to break free
How many times have you thought about starting a company, taking a year out to write that novel or leaving…
How childhood infections and antibiotics may increase risks of mental illness
Hospitalization for an infection might leave you at greater risk for mental illness, according to a recent study published in…
‘Smiling depression’: it’s possible to be depressed while appearing happy — here’s why that’s particularly dangerous
The term “smiling depression” – appearing happy to others while internally suffering depressive symptoms – has become increasingly popular. Articles…
Ecstasy users are more empathetic than those who take other drugs — even when not on it
If you’ve ever seen someone in a club on MDMA, it may not surprise you to hear it’s linked to…
Perfectionists become more neurotic and less conscientious as time passes
We recently conducted one of the largest-ever studies on perfectionism. We learned that perfectionism has increased substantially over the past…
Air pollution may be affecting how happy you are, according to new research
For decades now, GDP has been the standard measure of a nation’s well-being. But it is becoming clear that an…
Smartphones could soon be used to help treat depression — long before patients themselves even notice problems
Ella, who is in her early 20s, has depression. When her sleep started to fall away after a stressful term…
Screen time predicts delays in child development, according to new research
Researchers, doctors, public health officials and parents are all trying to make sense of the impact of screen time on…
Research is revealing many ways that we can reduce our risk of dementia
Many people do not want to think about dementia, especially if their lives have not yet been touched by it.…
A psychologist assesses Marie Kondo’s KonMari method of tidying
Have your friends recently begun obsessively folding their t-shirts, or explaining how they have got rid of a book that…
Memories of eating influence your next meal — and new research pinpoints the brain cells involved
Of course you know that eating is vital to your survival, but have you ever thought about how your brain…
Our obsession with taking photos is changing how we remember the past
I recently visited the Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia – one of the best art museums in the world. I…