Why we really love murder mysteries
Millions of people enjoy crime novels, television dramas and murder mysteries every year, but new research suggests readers may be drawn to them for reasons...
Psychology
The Psychology category explores the science of mind, behaviour and emotional wellbeing. It covers evidence-informed insight into mental health, cognition, relationships and the psychological factors that influence how we think and live. From discussions of research and therapeutic approaches to practical guidance for everyday challenges, this category helps readers understand the human experience with clarity and compassion.
How Anchoring Can Help Treat Phobias
Phobias can feel overwhelming, irrational and, at times, completely out of proportion to the situation at hand. Whether it is the sight of a spider,...
‘Trains of Thought: A Natural History of the Mind’ Review
Rebecca Wallersteiner takes a look at ‘Trains of Thought: A Natural History of the Mind’, a new book by clinical psychologist James Brennan about where...
What US Cities Have the Highest Drug Use?
What US Cities Have the Highest Drug Use: Drug Capital of the US: Drug use not only impacts individuals but also has far-reaching consequences on...
Experts Call for Societal Support and Inclusivity in Menopause Care
Experts Call for Societal Support and Inclusivity in Menopause Care: Experts have emphasised the need for an inclusive approach to menopause that extends beyond medical...
Understanding and Overcoming Substance Abuse Relapse
Why Do People Relapse? Understanding and Overcoming Relapse in Substance Abuse Recovery: Embarking on the journey of addiction recovery is a tough, but worthwhile goal. However,...
Psychotherapy with Better Adverse Effects Identification
Better identification of adverse effects could enhance the quality of psychotherapy: Psychotherapy is a key evidence-based method of treatment and rehabilitation for various mental health disorders,...
New research explains how we decide who to trust
New research explains how we decide who to trust - is this why we're so compelled by 'The Traitors?' • Humans make judgements about whether...
Threat of losing money is the best incentive for weight loss
The prospect of losing money is the most effective way to ‘nudge’ people to eat healthily, lose weight, and exercise more, research shows. Researchers from...
Dementia risk differs between sex and gender identity, study suggests
Dementia risk differs between sex and gender identity, study suggests: Transgender and non-binary adults may be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease – the...
