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Does screen use really impact our thinking skills? Our analysis suggests it could

Screens have become seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, but research has found a clear link between disordered screen use and lower cognitive functioning.

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Our obsession with taking photos is changing how we remember the past

Memories are an important part of our identity and we increasingly entrust them to the cloud â€“ with potentially serious consequences.

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Is it really possible to have Alzheimer’s yet no symptoms?

A special group of people appear to have genes that protect them from the worst effects of Alzheimerâ€™s disease.

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Think you’ve decided what to buy? Actually, your brain is still deciding – even as you put it in your basket

Research shows our brains are still evaluating our decisions even as we act them out. Better awareness of what influences last-minute decision-making can help us make better choices.

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Tastes from our past can spark memories, trigger pain or boost wellbeing. Here’s how to embrace food nostalgia

Nonnaâ€™s pizza dough? A cocktail from a tropical holiday? Food and drinks can evoke feelings of nostalgia and bittersweet memories.

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Wellness is not women’s friend. It’s a distraction from what really ails us

While wellness is a seductive industry, it is also a seductive distraction from whatâ€™s really impacting womenâ€™s lives.

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Julian Assange was isolated for more than a decade. Here’s what that does to the body and mind

While we have no idea how Assange is coping from being cooped up inside for so long with few visitors, we do know that isolation can have a severe negative impact on many people.

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Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple

Contrary to what you may have heard, your mindset may be the biggest thing affecting how social media connects to your wellbeing.

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Do you have a mental illness? Why some people answer â€˜yes’, even if they haven’t been diagnosed

People who have a lower threshold for defining distress as a disorder are more likely to identify themselves as having a mental illness.

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To-do list got you down? Understanding the psychology of goals can help tick things off – and keep you on track

With time being frustratingly finite, it is inevitable we will run out of time to do all of the things on our to-do list. But finding the right balance is key.

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What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?

Alzheimerâ€™s is the most common form of dementia. Hereâ€™s why knowing about the diversity of dementia matters.

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Boomers vs millennials? Free yourself from the phoney generation wars

Tropes around woke warriors and their heartless parents get us nowhere, especially when we have things to learn from each other.

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Does screen use really impact our thinking skills? Our analysis suggests it could

Our obsession with taking photos is changing how we remember the past

Is it really possible to have Alzheimer’s yet no symptoms?

Think you’ve decided what to buy? Actually, your brain is still deciding – even as you put it in your basket

Tastes from our past can spark memories, trigger pain or boost wellbeing. Here’s how to embrace food nostalgia

Wellness is not women’s friend. It’s a distraction from what really ails us

Julian Assange was isolated for more than a decade. Here’s what that does to the body and mind

Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple

Do you have a mental illness? Why some people answer â€˜yes’, even if they haven’t been diagnosed

To-do list got you down? Understanding the psychology of goals can help tick things off – and keep you on track

What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?

Boomers vs millennials? Free yourself from the phoney generation wars

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