Health
We may finally know why psychological stress worsens gut inflammation
A pathway between the brain and the immune system discovered in mice could explain why prolonged stress can exacerbate inflammatory bowel disease
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Why the causes of poor mental health may share a common root
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As awareness of ‘hidden’ conditions rises, research must keep up
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Mind
ADHD: What’s behind the recent explosion in diagnoses?
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Lack of neuron 鈥榩runing鈥� may be behind many brain-related conditions
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Role-play therapy: Can Dungeons & Dragons help improve mental health?
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How to stop procrastinating and start getting things done
Regulars
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We must treat therapy with scientific rigour to see if it works
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Mind
How do we know that therapy works, and which kind is best for you?
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Humans
Why we fall for wellness, even when the science says it doesn’t work
The wellness industry tells us we can be healthier and more productive through quick fixes and supplements. Author Colleen Derkatch investigated why, even when we know it sounds too good to be true, wellness can be irresistible
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Comment
Presence review: A lively look at why we experience ghostly presences
Culture
Technology
Wearable anti-anxiety device strokes your arm with a furry pompom
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Society
Rise in US gun sales during the pandemic linked to extremist beliefs
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Environment
Why rivers are important for everything from biodiversity to wellbeing
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