What's the best way to move on from a break-up? Mending a broken heart is one of the most difficult things to do in life, but there are ways to move forward Relationships • 09 Mar 23
What's the best way to move on from a break-up? Mending a broken heart is one of the most difficult things to do in life, but there are ways to move forward Relationships • 09 Mar 23
The most stressful time of the day is...7.23am 'About one hour before we wake up, our stress hormone levels start rising' Psychology • 02 Mar 23
The most stressful time of the day is...7.23am 'About one hour before we wake up, our stress hormone levels start rising' Psychology • 02 Mar 23
7 ways to be a better ally Allyship is about those who are active in supporting efforts to increase fairness and inclusion in our societies Society • 20 Feb 23
7 ways to be a better ally Allyship is about those who are active in supporting efforts to increase fairness and inclusion in our societies Society • 20 Feb 23
Understanding how different kinds of minds think As our understanding of autism has developed over the past decades, so too has our conceptualisation of the condition Psychology • 30 Apr 24
Understanding how different kinds of minds think As our understanding of autism has developed over the past decades, so too has our conceptualisation of the condition Psychology • 30 Apr 24
Is the pursuit of happiness futile? Our constant obsession with happiness can be a recipe for disappointment and disaster Psychology • 14 Feb 23
Is the pursuit of happiness futile? Our constant obsession with happiness can be a recipe for disappointment and disaster Psychology • 14 Feb 23
Valentine's Day and the pressures of shopping for romance Many feel obliged to buy cards, chocolate and flowers such is the weight of tradition and expectation around February 14th St Valentine's Day • 13 Feb
Valentine's Day and the pressures of shopping for romance Many feel obliged to buy cards, chocolate and flowers such is the weight of tradition and expectation around February 14th St Valentine's Day • 13 Feb
Why red is associated with love, passion and desire Want to impress on Valentine's Day? Research has found we see people as more attractive when they wear red valentines day • 13 Feb
Why red is associated with love, passion and desire Want to impress on Valentine's Day? Research has found we see people as more attractive when they wear red valentines day • 13 Feb
Why the rich and famous get scammed more often than you think The well-off and well-known are often targeted by fraudsters with bespoke scams aimed at their overconfidence and credibility Psychology • 09 Feb 23
Why the rich and famous get scammed more often than you think The well-off and well-known are often targeted by fraudsters with bespoke scams aimed at their overconfidence and credibility Psychology • 09 Feb 23
Why winter walks at the seaside are good for you Those who visit the seaside for leisure pursuits over the winter get more out of it than those who live and work by the sea Health • 17 Jan 23
Why winter walks at the seaside are good for you Those who visit the seaside for leisure pursuits over the winter get more out of it than those who live and work by the sea Health • 17 Jan 23
How to read emotions in faces Facial expressions allow us to observe from the outside the possible internal states experienced by those around us Psychology • 09 Jan 23
How to read emotions in faces Facial expressions allow us to observe from the outside the possible internal states experienced by those around us Psychology • 09 Jan 23
6 ways to reduce loneliness this Christmas Christmas isn't always the most wonderful time of the year so here are some tips from a psychologist on how to cope Christmas • 20 Dec 22
6 ways to reduce loneliness this Christmas Christmas isn't always the most wonderful time of the year so here are some tips from a psychologist on how to cope Christmas • 20 Dec 22
What's really going on when a child is 'overtired' Anyone who's cared for a young child will recognise the signs, but how can we help an 'overtired' child go to sleep? Parenting • 06 Dec 22
What's really going on when a child is 'overtired' Anyone who's cared for a young child will recognise the signs, but how can we help an 'overtired' child go to sleep? Parenting • 06 Dec 22
Why are bright and dark halos so powerful? The halo effect means we often make snap judgements on another person based on their favourable or undesirable features Society • 29 Nov 22
Why are bright and dark halos so powerful? The halo effect means we often make snap judgements on another person based on their favourable or undesirable features Society • 29 Nov 22
Children's attention and brain training: can we believe the hype? There are several companies offering programmes to enhance children's attention, but there's little evidence supporting these claims Children • 15 Nov 22
Children's attention and brain training: can we believe the hype? There are several companies offering programmes to enhance children's attention, but there's little evidence supporting these claims Children • 15 Nov 22
What is a performance coach? Performance coaches have become part of the backroom set-up in many sports but there is still some confusion over their role Sport • 27 Oct 22
What is a performance coach? Performance coaches have become part of the backroom set-up in many sports but there is still some confusion over their role Sport • 27 Oct 22
How swearing affects your mind, body and relationships Researchers have found that the use of of taboo words can deeply affect the way we think, act and relate to each other Psychology • 25 Oct 22
How swearing affects your mind, body and relationships Researchers have found that the use of of taboo words can deeply affect the way we think, act and relate to each other Psychology • 25 Oct 22
Why are some people always late? Our habits and beliefs around time-keeping begin as children and come from our parents and the school environment Psychology • 24 Oct 22
Why are some people always late? Our habits and beliefs around time-keeping begin as children and come from our parents and the school environment Psychology • 24 Oct 22
Why the pursuit of perfectionism can be a deadly trap Perfection is an illusion, but perfectionists still waste time and energy chasing a fantasy that can never be caught Psychology • 19 Oct 22
Why the pursuit of perfectionism can be a deadly trap Perfection is an illusion, but perfectionists still waste time and energy chasing a fantasy that can never be caught Psychology • 19 Oct 22
So, any plans for the weekend? Why small talk can be good for you Research has found that four minutes of small talk can leave a lasting impression and affect future social interactions Psychology • 13 Oct 22
So, any plans for the weekend? Why small talk can be good for you Research has found that four minutes of small talk can leave a lasting impression and affect future social interactions Psychology • 13 Oct 22
Why are vegetarians more likely to be depressed than meat eaters? There are several possible reasons for the links between vegetarianism and depression which a new study has found Psychology • 10 Oct 22
Why are vegetarians more likely to be depressed than meat eaters? There are several possible reasons for the links between vegetarianism and depression which a new study has found Psychology • 10 Oct 22
Why you love your favourite song When it comes to our taste in music, the soundtrack of our lives is curated by neuroscience and environment Music • 19 Apr 23
Why you love your favourite song When it comes to our taste in music, the soundtrack of our lives is curated by neuroscience and environment Music • 19 Apr 23
How is the cost of living crisis impacting on our mental health? Aside from the financial implications, the ongoing cost of living crisis is also having a psychological impact on us Mental Health • 22 Sep 22
How is the cost of living crisis impacting on our mental health? Aside from the financial implications, the ongoing cost of living crisis is also having a psychological impact on us Mental Health • 22 Sep 22
How bullying has become a 'sinister' workplace problem Reports, studies and research show the evidence of bullying at work to be truly shocking in its extent and impact Work and careers • 21 Sep 22
How bullying has become a 'sinister' workplace problem Reports, studies and research show the evidence of bullying at work to be truly shocking in its extent and impact Work and careers • 21 Sep 22
How listening to music at lunch increases afternoon productivity Research has found that 15 minutes of music listening at lunchtime may increase employees' work engagement in the afternoon Health • 13 Apr 23
How listening to music at lunch increases afternoon productivity Research has found that 15 minutes of music listening at lunchtime may increase employees' work engagement in the afternoon Health • 13 Apr 23
4 questions to ask yourself before dating someone from work Practically gone are the days of meeting "the one" in a pub. But what about flirting by the water cooler or over Zoom? Brainstorm • 16 Sep 22
4 questions to ask yourself before dating someone from work Practically gone are the days of meeting "the one" in a pub. But what about flirting by the water cooler or over Zoom? Brainstorm • 16 Sep 22
