Is Gratitude Good for Your Health?
The jury’s still out, but preliminary research suggests that grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains. By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction…
The jury’s still out, but preliminary research suggests that grateful people may have better sleep, healthier hearts, and fewer aches and pains. By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction…
Growing up, Catriona Reid carefully hid two things about herself: she’d been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, and she was taking Rigevidon, an oral contraceptive, to treat acne. As an adult,…
When his relationship ended, Thom James first withdrew from the world, then began to suffer from illnesses with no apparent physical cause. His experience reflects recent scientific findings revealing the…
Many architects’ plans intend to improve the quality of life for those using their buildings, and to nurture good mental and physical health. But designing and building these spaces can…
For some, emptiness is a chronic, life-limiting issue. But how can we quantify such a complex feeling? By Dr. Shona Joyce HerronSenior Clinical Psychologist UCL Introduction Imagine a hollowness deep in…
By Eleanor GoldbergFreelance writer This June marks one year since the death of chef Anthony Bourdain. As the date approaches, his estate is set to release a new book filled…
There are huge benefits for trans people – and society – when they change their outward appearance to reflect their gender identity. By Dr. Nick DrydakisProfessor in EconomicsAnglia Ruskin University In the EU and the US there…
New research suggests that people who previously suffered from depression can thrive and live happier lives than before. Why aren’t more people aware of that? By Dr. Jonathan RottenbergProfessor of PsychologyUniversity of South…
In his new book, John Corey Whaley tackles the subject of mental illness and challenges stigmas that keep many teen boys from seeking help with depression and anxiety. By s.e. smithNorthern…
Stress and anxiety during pregnancy can mean a higher risk of offspring developing ADHD, depression or other conditions. Medical psychologist Catherine Monk explains how prenatal mental care benefits mothers and babies. By…