As the pandemic has taken a grip, so have the misinformation spreaders. Here are five ways to spot the holes in their logic

Cooking soothed Nathan Young’s anxiety. So he challenged himself to cook Nigella’s dishes for 365 days. Then she invited him for lunch. By Clare Finney

We are delighted to be able to announce the winners of the 2022 BPS Book Award, which recognises high standards of published works in psychology.

Research shows people who speak another language are more utilitarian and flexible, less risk-averse and egotistical, and better able to cope with traumatic memories

With her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift joins in a tradition that goes back to the writers of ancient Greece.

There’s growing evidence that signals sent from our internal organs to the brain play a major role in regulating emotions and fending off anxiety and depression

Research shows that a positive attitude to ageing can lead to a longer, healthier life, while negative beliefs can have hugely detrimental effects

Think you’re stuck being scatty, or an introvert? The latest research suggests otherwise

Giving compliments makes us anxious, but new research shows that praising people has huge benefits – for both parties.

A fascinating scientific guide to why looking on the bright side really is good for you.

Exploring your curiosity can be incredibly good for your mind, with benefits for learning, creativity and even job enjoyment.

From students to politicians, many smart people have fallen for dangerous lies spread about the new coronavirus. Why? And how can you protect yourself from misinformation?

Why are so many people so bad at what they do? The ‘Peter Principle’ may explain.

Studies show people living in the Arctic Circle are armed with a mindset that helps combat the long ‘polar night’. It might come in handy for us all…

What if dormant microbes trigger the onset of Alzheimer's? It's a theory that could have profound implications for prevention of the disease, writes David Robson.

Our attitudes to mental health are changing but much of the stigma that surrounds conditions such as schizophrenia remains – along with some enduring and often damaging untruths

Mindfulness may have many benefits – but the latest research shows it can also make some people more selfish.

There's strong evidence that creative insights need time to percolate – and that the right amount of distraction may be key to innovation.

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Cultivating more control over our lungs can bring many benefits to our mental and physical health. Is it time to relearn breathing?

People with a high degree of narcissism get promoted faster, new research shows. Why?

Many people believe willpower is fixed and finite. Yet powerful strategies exist that can help us increase it.

Is your sleeplessness all just a terrible dream?

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Talking about being kind to yourself may sound like something from a nursery classroom. But even cynics should care about self-compassion – especially if they want to be resilient.

To achieve a goal, a drive to do so is key. Yet not all motivation is created equal – and some factors driving a desire to succeed can even be harmful.

We have a finite amount of time, yet we still strive to accomplish infinite goals. Why do we put this pressure on ourselves – and how can we stop?

Prejudice, discrimination and ignorance cause measurable harm to LGBT+ people's health and wellbeing, but family support can make a big difference.

Overconfidence can delude us into dangerous thought or actions – and that same arrogance can also spread to others like wildfire, too.

Canongate has scooped The Laws of Connection, a new work of non-fiction by science journalist David Robson.

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A simple mathematical mistake may explain why many people underestimate the dangers of coronavirus, shunning social distancing, masks and hand-washing.

Researchers are turning to a rare genetic condition to explore the mysterious origins of human cooperation.

It's not all doom and gloom. Susie Dent's got a jolly list of lost positives to help us look at the world with the glass half full.