Derren Brown: ‘You’re only sad if you tell yourself you’re sad’
After the breakup of a long relationship, the magician found himself pondering how to be happy – and he’s found that it’s simply a trick of the mind
Indian technology institute to put the art of happiness under the microscope
Kharagpur research centre will examine theory that investment in mental health of citizens reaps economic as well as spiritual reward
Bicycle helmets reduce risk of serious head injury by nearly 70%, study finds
Australian researchers say the study’s findings support the argument for mandatory helmet legislation ‘from an injury prevention perspective’
Burger King and KFC called out for lagging behind on antibiotic-free meat
A new report grades fast food chains on their efforts to curb the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which kills 700,000 people worldwide each year
Bishop campaigns to highlight issue of body image among children
Bishop of Gloucester Rachel Treweek is holding series of talks with teenagers to challenge perceptions about appearance
Thinner, smoother, better: in the era of retouching, that’s what girls have to be
Young women know all about image manipulation – they do it to themselves these days. But that doesn’t mean they’re immune to its toxic effects
Hunting for hygge, a new ingredient in Denmark’s recipe for happiness
The Danes are ranked as the world’s most contented people, and many believe it’s down to the art of cosiness, simple pleasures and living well
Pregnant and diagnosed with HIV: the group providing support for mothers
Telling your child that you’re HIV positive is hard, one South African group is giving advice to mothers
Black Americans are less likely to be prescribed painkillers – why?
Studies shows that black patients with back or abdominal pain are less likely to be given opioid drugs in the US. Can doctors’ ‘unconscious biases’ be tackled?
Is there a bit of Donald Trump in all of us?
The US presidential hopeful criticises others for faults he suffers from himself. Do we do the same?