Psychology
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Do psychopaths really lack empathy?In Depth New study suggests failure to sympathise with others is a choice rather than inherent trait
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Why does optimism mean you will ‘live longer’?Speed Read Study finds that upbeat people can have a 15% longer lifespan
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True grit: is perseverance overrated?In Depth Well-rounded individuals may be more primed to succeed in a chaotic and fast-paced world
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Six common sleep myths debunkedIn Depth Scientists find that many maxims about what makes a good night’s sleep do more harm than good
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How to tell if you are dating a psychopathIn Depth Psychopaths excel at studying people’s behaviour and using it to control them
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Tim Peake and intelligent design: why do astronauts have spiritual experiences in space?In Depth The British astronaut is not the first to question whether the universe was created by a higher power
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How dangerous is cocaine?In Depth New statistics show that UK deaths from the drug are at record high
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Why anxiety might be good for youSpeed Read Research suggests people with higher stress levels may be better at processing bad news
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Why your first memories may not be realSpeed Read Researchers find almost 40% of people have recollection from before the age of three - which is ‘impossible’
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