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psychology

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Mind

The relentless push for productivity misconstrues how our brains work

The latest neuroscience shows that, contrary to a lot of productivity advice, the drive to make the most of every waking moment will diminish your capacity for creative thinking

Leader

Take control of your brain's master switch to optimise how you think

Mind

Take control of your brain's master switch to optimise how you think

Features

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Mind

I am in a rut. Is there a way to regain my zest for life?

Regulars

Why we avoid effort even though it can improve our well-being

Mind

Why we avoid effort even though it can improve our well-being

Features

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Mathematics

Top statistician David Spiegelhalter on how to deal with uncertainty

Culture

Our fascination with monsters tells us a lot about ourselves

Mind

Our fascination with monsters tells us a lot about ourselves

Comment

Is digital technology really swaying voters and undermining democracy?

Society

Is digital technology really swaying voters and undermining democracy?

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Health

We may finally know how the placebo effect relieves pain

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Health

How to use psychology to hack your mind and fall in love with exercise

Features

TOPSHOT - Fitness coach Gabrielle Friscira gives a lesson by videoconference in Saint-Remy-lHonore, west of Paris, on April 15, 2020, on the 30th day of a strict lockdown in France aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Health

If your gym instructor is an iPad, what is lost – and gained?

When your gym class is online at home, you don't necessarily need to miss out on the benefits that come from exercising in-person with others

Features

Mind

Speed of decision-making reflects our biases

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Humans

Why did humans evolve big brains? A new idea bodes ill for our future

Features

Mind

New Quiet Place movie adds to irrational fears over marauding aliens

Comment

Mind

Why excessive positivity is bad for your health and mental well-being

Features

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