Adele 30: the psychology of why sad songs make us feel good

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adele (@adele) Adele’s new album, 30, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed...

Worn down by bad news? You’re not alone …

In 1983, Canada’s Anne Murray released another hit song. This one, though, was different than what her fans were accustomed to. A Little Good News is...

How to function in an increasingly polarized society

Political polarization has been an increasing topic of concern for people in many areas of their lives, rearing its head in everything from family get-togethers to...

Nurses don’t want to be hailed as ‘heroes’ during a pandemic – they want more resources and support

Nurses stepped up to the challenge of caring for patients during the pandemic, and over 1,150 of us have died from COVID-19 in the U.S. As...

‘Living Legends’ stamps pay tribute to world-class Filipinos

MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) on Saturday launched a series of stamps of “Living Legends: World-Renowned Filipinos” in commemoration of its 254th founding anniversary. The...

It’s not stress that’s killing us, it’s hate: Maybe mindfulness can help

There is no shortage of divisive social issues today, all competing in an increasingly crowded outrage marketplace for our attention. With algorithms curating increasingly hateful content...

Vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diets could save you money – new research

Many people are choosing to make the switch to plant-based diets for many reasons – including as a way of cutting their climate footprint or to...

Are some brains wired for dance?

Whatever our age, dancing can have a hugely beneficial effect on our physical and mental wellbeing. It can help us to maintain or build muscle tone,...

What Paul McCartney’s ‘The Lyrics’ can teach us about harnessing our creativity

Studying the complex genetics behind hair colour reveals how melanin affects us

One of the traits that we usually use to physically describe people is their hair colour. Hair is a useful descriptor because it varies so much...