New study suggests ‘feelings of bliss’ are not just linked with positive mental health, but are a fundamental part of human life Since the dawn of civilisation, people have sensed a feeling of being “at one with the universe”. This has been described by astronauts viewing the Earth from space,…
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Sex Once A Week Could Slow Ageing
Weekly sessions between the sheets offer prolonged health benefits for women, study shows Researchers claim having sex just once a week can slow ageing in women. At least one session a week under the covers increases the length of women’s telomeres – which cap the end of DNA strands. Prolonged…
Most Mums Feel 'Shamed' by Their Own Family – Study
Two-thirds of new mothers criticised over parenting choices, but experts side with mums Nearly two thirds of American women claim they are being “mum-shamed”, experts have revealed. Research shows six in 10 mums with young children reporting criticism over their parenting style. Alarmingly, their critics are close to home: * 37%…
Strawberries May Keep Your Mind Sharp
The UK’s favourite summer fruit eases cognitive decline, say researchers Hot August weather and chilled strawberries – is there a better combination? New research says strawberries may also be good for our brainpower, especially as we age. Salk’s Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory in La Jolla, California, found that treating mice…
Teenage Years May Determine Our Mental Health – New Study
Scientists find connection between adolescent personality and the risk of serious mental illness Our teenage years are a time of raging hormones, biological changes and emotional flashpoints, so it may come as no surprise that our adolescent personality could be an indicator of our mental health in later life. A…
Do You Sometimes Want to Eat Little Baby Toes?
Research suggests opposing emotions expose hidden motivations Ever experienced something so beautiful it makes you want to cry? Scientists from Yale have studied the phenomenon of opposing emotions and found that it could be a case of an underlying motivation coming to the surface, rather than experiencing multiple reactions. The…
Ketamine Treatment for Depression 'Should Be Rolled Out'
Research supports the use of the ‘club drug’ in treating severe depression, but scientists urge caution Doctors and psychologists are calling for the use of ketamine in treating severe depression to be rolled out nationwide. At least two million people in the UK live with depression, with approximately 158,000…
Talking to Yourself? You Might Be a Genius
Study finds that speaking out loud could be a sign of cognitive intelligence The next time you hear your boss speaking out loud to himself at his desk (hmm, like our editor, Jake) there’s no need to worry: it’s actually a sign they could be on to something…
Let's Face It, Facebook is Making Us Miserable
Research links a decline in wellbeing with time spent on the social media giant Most people will admit to having an unhealthy relationship with Facebook. Of the UK’s 32 million users, each person spends an incredible 26.5 hours a month using its services. We can’t live with…