What happens in our brain and body when we’re in love?

JustinFollis/Unsplash Love dominates our popular culture and is the subject of countless songs, movies, and works of literature and art. But what’s happening in our body...

Love languages are hugely popular – but there’s very little evidence they exist at all

Love languages – the concept coined by Baptist pastor Gary Chapman some 30 years ago – has taken the relationships world by storm. It’s often the...

Marry or mingle: The risks and rewards of being single

Curious Kids: How does DNA affect our fingerprints and eye colour?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. Have a question you’d like an expert to answer? Send it to [email protected]. I would like...

Is 13 too young to have a TikTok or Instagram account?

Ksenia Chernaya/Pexels The surgeon general is the “nation’s doctor” in the United States. They are tasked with giving Americans the “best scientific information” about their health....

‘Love languages’ might help you understand your partner – but it’s not exactly science

If you’ve ever flipped through the pages of a women’s lifestyle magazine, there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled onto a quiz promising to answer the question...

Dogs and cats can be expensive – five ways to save money on pet care as the cost of living rises

For anyone with a pet, you’ll know how much happiness they can bring to your life. Pets are part of the family – which is why,...

Want to avoid heated arguments? Try this technique before having a difficult conversation

Listening to people talk about views that clash with your own can be galling. Families all over the world avoid controversial topics. In the UK, for...

What does the Bible say about homosexuality? For starters, Jesus wasn’t a homophobe

Pope Francis was recently asked about his views on homosexuality. He reportedly replied: This (laws around the world criminalising LGBTI people) is not right. Persons with...

Nipple ban on Instagram and Facebook reveals how bizarre our attitude is towards different genders

Some women consign themselves to breastfeeding in public toilets to prevent their apparently sexually explosive nipples causing offence. On hot days, meanwhile, males of all ages,...