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Touch can comfort and heal, but also harm − a psychologist explains why gestures don’t always land as intended

The most comforting touch communicates care for the person receiving it – not just the intentions of the person offering it.

16.05.2025 2

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Brian N. Chin

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren’t the main culprit

Research suggests that how often people check social media − and how emotionally engaged they are with it − can influence sleep even more than how...

08.04.2025 20

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Brian N. Chin

Just having a pet doesn’t help mental health – but pet-owners with secure relationships with their pets are less depressed

Do you have a secure or anxious attachment with your pet?

28.02.2025 20

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Brian N. Chin