Selfie sticks should be banned for massaging our self-obsession
More successful societies are cooperative and prosocial. Is new tech driving our inherent narcissistic tendencies beyond a healthy level?
Why patience really is a virtue
Patience was born from our inability to control much in our lives. Now, as technology urges us to speed up, patience is an act of self-determination
UK gym membership spending up by 44%
Budget gyms with more flexible contracts contribute to increase in membership in last year
Is there an app for loneliness?
Technology is often blamed for social isolation but chatbots, girlfriend apps, dating sites and parenting forums can help alleviate loneliness
Monument Valley developer moves into mental health with Moodnotes app
Ustwo’s mood-tracking joint venture is based on cognitive behavioural therapy principles, aiming to help people understand their highs and lows
With miscarriage, there are many routes to shame
Mark Zuckerberg is right to challenge the taboos surrounding pregnancy. But the pressure on women remains intense
Dr Now: the smartphone app that puts you in touch with a GP – for a fee
New rash of apps exploit gaps in overstretched NHS by offering subscribers virtual consultation with a GP
How science is fine-tuning our elite footballers
In February, football’s lawmakers approved the analysis of a player’s performance during live matches, via a tracking device in the shirt. So what impact will this have on a player’s health, game management – and the half-time team talk?
How the internet of things can prevent or help you get pregnant
With the help of smartphone apps, women can now track and understand their monthly menstrual cycles and pregnancies digitally
Get ahead in Silicon Valley: Upgrade your mind with a brain buzzer
One device applies electric currents to your head to help you meditate while another encourages you to breathe more deeply – Silicon Valley is abuzz with entrepreneurs offering gadgets to help you ‘upgrade your mind’