Complex needs and a lack of training contribute to the failure to detect and treat mental health issues among the aged in care
How tough fitness goals can put us off being active
Strict targets are hailed as key to top performance. But researchers have found they hold many people back
Should you be ‘nudged’ into better health?
Giving consumers a subtle push towards healthy decisions is not without without ethical downsides
Can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?
There are a number of ways to reduce levels of tension and make way for a smoother postnatal experience
Why ‘fat talk’ can lead to poor body image
Complaining to friends about flabby arms or big thighs can incite comparison with other women and cultivate body dissatisfaction
Getting to grips with germaphobia
Donald Trump has famously professed an aversion to germs. But when does distaste become a disorder?
How being positive improves your health
A growing body of evidence reveals feeling happy is linked with better physical and psychological health.
What is wellbeing?
Everyone wants to feel well but there’s a lot more to wellbeing than happiness and yoga.
Targeting certain behaviours can improve health in high-risk occupations
In high-risk occupations, leaders can protect the health of their staff by promoting certain behaviours like getting enough sleep, dealing with grief or talking up about stress.
Teaching children how to cope with life’s challenges
Helping children to deal with worries and stress will help them grow into resilient adults.
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