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A recent study suggests that there may be an easy fix for those of us who struggle to fall asleep: writing our to-do lists just before bed.

Regularly attending religious ceremonies — regardless of religion — may help us to live longer, healthier lives, according to new research.

New research in older adults reveals that women spend more time doing housework than men, and that this has important implications for their health.

Are you as thin or large as you think you are? Probably not. Researchers suggest that we judge our body size based on previous experiences.

ADHD is growing in prevalence, but we are still no nearer to understanding why it occurs. New research asks whether maternal depression might be the key.

Trypophobia is defined as a fear of holes. New research now investigates the underlying physiology and asks whether it might be rooted in primal emotions.

New research reveals a worrying trend: millennials may be more perfectionist than previous generations, but what does that mean for their mental health?

Researchers explain the mechanisms behind food choice and reveal why we tend to reach for the donut when we know the apple is the more healthful option.

Loneliness is an epidemic and a major risk factor for premature death, recent research suggests. So what can we do to prevent and overcome it?