Dogs may not understand that you’re ill, but their powerful senses can pick up changes in your smell, body language, voice and routine. Experts explain what your dog could be noticing – and why their reaction doesn’t necessarily mean they know you’re sick
From mourning your younger body and fading libido to confronting the end of your reproductive years, menopause can bring a surprising sense of loss. Experts explain why it happens – and how to embrace the woman you’re becoming
From long, rambling recordings to unpredictable volume and the feeling that you have to listen there and then, voice notes can be convenient for the sender but surprisingly demanding for the person receiving them. Here’s why they can grate on us psychologically.
Being smacked was considered normal discipline by many parents in previous generations. But for some adults, the memories can still evoke anger, fear or sadness decades later. Therapists explain why experiences from childhood can continue to affect us – and our relationships with our parents – in later life.
Sleeping tablets can provide short-term relief from insomnia, but some can leave you feeling tired, foggy or less alert the next morning. Experts explain why—and when to seek help.
When children leave home for university, the sudden loss of family routines can expose long-hidden ADHD traits in fathers — from procrastination and time blindness to restlessness and emotional sensitivity
As AI becomes part of everyday life, psychologists warn that relying on it for reassurance, relationships and decision-making could come at a cost. Here’s what we risk losing if technology starts doing too much of the human work
From Rafael Nadal’s meticulously arranged water bottles to Novak Djokovic’s ball-bouncing routine, elite athletes use rituals to get themselves into the right headspace. Here’s what the experts say about the psychology behind them – and which ones you could try yourself.
From staying true to your roots and never giving up on your dreams to embracing who you are, Dolly Parton’s life offers lessons in resilience, kindness and authentic living
From looking at old photos of loved ones to hearing a song from your youth or catching a scent reminiscent of childhood, nostalgia can conjure up powerful emotions. But is taking a trip down memory lane actually good for us? We ask the experts.
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