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.