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The taste of a madeleine famously sent French writer Marcel Proust back into vivid memories of childhood. New research suggests that this kind of recollection may involve more than the brain alone. Signals from the digestive system may also help determine which food-related experiences become memories

Editors’ notes Add as preferred source Longer daily bouts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, such as a brisk walk, were associated with lower future risk of dementia, depression and anxiety. Credit: Pexels.

It’s art fair season! As you’re strolling through an art festival on a lovely summer day, what pieces should you bring home? Which ones will have the most positive effects on your life?

Nurturing your brain and enhancing its function can significantly benefit your overall health, both immediately and long-term

A wagging tail, a gentle purr or simply having a loyal companion by your side can make a world of difference. 

Victims of the approximately 1 million violent crimes committed in England and Wales every year may experience physical, emotional and financial harm, and feel more fearful and less trusting. But our new research shows the harmful effects of violent crime also reach beyond their victims, and can affect the wellbeing of whole neighbourhoods

A lot of people would do anything for their dog. Ask them what they’d sacrifice for their pooch’s health, and it seems there are almost no limits: 46 per cent of Australian dog owners say they would give up takeaway coffee if it meant their dog would never get a parasite, according to a recent…

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When organisational psychologist Amantha Imber began fantasising about being hospitalised just to get some rest, she realised something had to give

Social connections are the lifeblood of what it means to be human. Relationships are an integral part—if not the integral part—of the human experience. We know this is true for our personal lives; our romantic partners, kids, parents, and best friends are tremendousendships specifically, for our professional lives?