How psychology can help us see through propaganda
It can be hard to know what is true and false in a world of disinformation. But there are some tricks that people use to frame what they say and learning how to spot these can help you avoid them. We ...
14 Feb 202530min
How psychology can help us unlock the power of saying ‘no’
Whether it’s accepting a work assignment we know we don’t have time for, attending a social occasion even though we’d much rather hunker down at home with a cup of tea, or something more serious such ...
10 Feb 202534min
How science is tackling one of the most common causes of sight loss
Dame Judi Dench has recently been in the news speaking about the long-term issue she’s been having with sight loss. The veteran actor has a condition known as age-related macular degeneration that cur...
7 Feb 202526min
How our brains create our sense of self
Over the last century or so neuroscientists around the world have been uncovering more and more about how our very identities are formed by the different cognitive functions carried out by our brains....
3 Feb 202533min
How body image pressures lead to steroid use
Be it a Marvel superhero, a fashion model or a professional athlete, we likely all have an image in our minds of what we wish our bodies looked like. But for some, the pressure of meeting these expect...
31 Jan 202526min
Healthy Start: How small behavioural changes help manage stress
Whether it’s due to deadlines at work, an upcoming exam or a rocky personal relationship, we’ve no doubt all felt stress at some point in our lives. And while a certain amount of stress can help to mo...
27 Jan 202526min
How music therapy can heal our bodies and brains
Many of us listen to music every day, perhaps to help us relax in the evening after a hard day’s work, get us through a tough workout or maybe even to allow us to feel closer to absent loved ones. The...
24 Jan 202532min
Healthy Start: How taking up new hobbies can boost your mental health
Whether it’s a sport, painting or spending hours buried in puzzles, there is a clear link between our experience of hobbies and our mental health. Part of our Healthy Start series, we spoke to Karen M...
20 Jan 202522min
