Mind games: a mental workout to help keep your brain sharp
Lifestyle habits matter when it comes to brain health, and the rewards of increased mental stimulation can be seen in a very short space of time
Back to books: the joy of slow reading
Taking time over a book cuts stress, improves comprehension and promotes empathy
Food for thought: the smart way to better brain health
The human brain is made of food, so what we eat and drink affects our ability to keep a healthy, alert and active mind
How to focus – tips from a Cambridge don, London cabbie and others
Even the smartest people sometimes struggle to stay in the zone. What tricks do they use to get back on track?
The age of envy: how to be happy when everyone else’s life looks perfect
Social media has created a world in which everyone seems ecstatic – apart from us. Is there any way for people to curb their resentment?
How the Finnish lifestyle of getting drunk while wearing pants became the new hygge
Many of us are familiar with the idea of stripping to our pants, opening a beer and watching TV. But in Finland ‘Pantsdrunk’ has been elevated to an official activity
Whisper it… ASMR videos are the quiet revolution going global
Viewing sensory films of people tapping, crinkling paper and scratching beards can trigger brain tingles that are relaxing – and advertisers hope will entice you to buy
How poetry can light up our darker moments
In this fast-moving technological world, lines of poetry can help people with mental illness
The Buddha of Brixton whose spiritual quest started when his sister was shot
When police injured his beloved sister, triggering race riots, Tony Moo-Young’s ‘rebirth’ as Mooji began
Sad summer’s over? 18 ways to keep the health, humour and happiness of your holiday alive
Join a club, take a detour – and buy a carafe: positive psychologists on how you can take the novelty and openness of your vacation and apply it to your daily routine