Happiness

What drives us to live in a certain part of the world and does that make us happy? Is it better to be closer to work, close to family or out in the countryside? Read what the researchers have to say. 

This study is the first to show that training line managers in mental health is linked to better business outcomes. But is this the solution for better corporate wellbeing?

Hands are very important for touch, but most of us receive caresses from others on skin where hair grows – like the cheek and forearm. New research reveals how ‘affective touch’ actually increases with age.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Job stability plays a crucial role in shaping our identity, and a well-developed identity is linked to higher life satisfaction and better mental health.

Do you know someone feeling a little lonely? This article reveals the importance social connection in our daily lives has on our physical and mental health, and how we can look to better manage people with loneliness.

In a world where mental health is so heavily medicated, how can we better look at a more holistic approach? Read what the researchers have to say.

What sort of humor makes you feel at ease and can change an experience? This article reveals how humor in the workplace can have a positive or negative effect on your day.

Having a more diverse group of friends certainly makes life more interesting. This article reveals no matter the background, we ultimately search for commonality in our relationships.

This article reveals the importance a supportive Grandmother can have with children and adolescents who may experience dysfunctional situations socially or at home.

Across seven studies, psychologists examined attitudes of participants reconnecting with lapsed friendships and compared these with forming new ones. Read what the researchers have to say. 

Can watching sport alter the structure of your brain? This article reveals how three studies have shown surprisingly different results.

New research suggests that exposure to racism and its associated stress may increase the risk of dementia, as well as genetic disposition.