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Are you finding the thought of meeting up with friends, family, and acquaintances a daunting experience? Or have you already done so and now you're calling for a return of lockdown so you can recover from the bombardment of social gatherings? You're not alone. One of

When was the last time you told someone about a dream you had? For me it was last week, and it involved being chased by a giant gut down the street and me not being able to get away from it. I concede this is also very similar to a

How do you make yourself feel better? You might exercise, you might eat, you might eat while exercising. Or like me, you'll spend hours window shopping online for things you'll never actually buy but it's nice to feel like you could. But researchers at

Have you ever been bumped into and said sorry for the other person? Or started a conversation with a stranger by saying, 'sorry'? While you may have chalked it up as being exceedingly polite - or exceedingly British - relentless people-pleasing can be bad for your health. One

No, not that type of loose friend, we're talking about those people we know and spend time with that we wouldn't immediately call friends. These 'weak-tie' friendships play a surprisingly large role in helping our moods and mental health, say researchers. A 2016 study

I love a routine. Whether it's the early morning walk with the dog, or sitting down and writing exquisite prose for you lot. Having a to-do list that I repeat frequently and often is what has kept me sane during lockdown. But, it turns out, a routine can

Valentine’s Day, the annual event which seems to do more for ending relationships than it does for keeping them together, is also the day where dating apps spend the most trying to convince you to sign up. Which got me thinking: does the $4 billion online dating industry work?