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How can I return unwanted gifts?

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s great to be remembered by friends, colleagues, and family at Christmas, but despite people’s best intentions, they don't always get you what ...

Is it best sleeping in total darkness?

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Almost all kids are afraid of the dark, and sometimes that fear even lingers into adulthood. It's a shame really because, contrary to what you might t...

Which foods change our body odour?

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that each of us has a truly unique body odour, which is influenced by a mix of genetic, hormonal, age-related, environmental, and lifesty...

How can I protect my mental health during the holiday season?

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas is seen as a season of joy, but it can also be a testing time for many people, whether it’s mentally, emotionally, physically or financial...

Are girls really worse at maths?

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to the UK’s Department for Education, girls still make up fewer students choosing A-level maths and physics and even fewer go on to study ...

What is a faecal transplant?

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Faecal transplant, also known as faecal microbiota transplantation or FMT, is the transfer of stool from a healthy donor to a patient with a disease. ...

What's the right way to burst a pimple?

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If there are any teenagers out there listening in, chances are you have faced an acne breakout at some point in the recent past, or perhaps you're eve...

Should I eat starchy foods in the evening?

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After clocking out, who doesn’t crave a hearty meal after a hard day's work? But here’s the thing: your dinner choices could be tipping the scales...

Is the gut really our "second brain"?

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You have surely felt butterflies in your stomach before a big event or had a ‘gut’ feeling about something. You might even say you need to ‘dige...

What are the strangest Christmas traditions?

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the Western world, we celebrate Christmas on December 25th to honour the birth of Jesus, a tradition dating back to around the year 300 AD. But wel...

Could AI kill off filmmaking?

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In September 2025, Dutch production company Xicoia caused quite the stir in Hollywood. At the Zueich film festival they unveiled Tilly Norwood: the wo...

How can I choose the right mattress for me?

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Getting restorative sleep and putting an end to back pain are both good reasons to opt for quality bedding. And if another reason was needed: on avera...

What are the best ways to keep warm outdoors?

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people are reluctant to go out in the cold during the winter season. It's a real shame, as there are many ways in which you can protect yours...

Are additives bad for your health?

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to The Sun, scientists say that “the average person in the UK now consumes more than eight kilograms of chemical additives every year.” ...

Do "light" food products really help you lose weight?

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you believe the marketing slogans printed on their packaging, light or reduced-calorie food products offer you the same enjoyment but with fewer ca...

What is Christmas tree syndrome?

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sniffling, sneezing, itchy eyes, asthma flare-ups, and even sleep disruptions. If you're wondering why you're dealing with all the telltale signs of h...

How to choose the best detergent?

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the days of yore, clothes were scrubbed with soap, brushes, and sheer elbow grease. But today, laundry detergents have revolutionized the way we cl...

What makes us ticklish?

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it’s as kids in the school playground, fooling around with our first partner as a teenager or with our own kids when we become parents, tick...

Why is panto a Christmas tradition in the UK?

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Panto, short for pantomime, has become a staple of British Christmas celebrations but surprisingly its origins are neither British or Christmassy. It ...

How can I avoid the side effects of antibiotics?

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Antibiotics are critical to modern medicine, and have saved millions of lives since first being introduced in the mid-20th century. However, there are...

Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for you?

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

he last two and a half years have caused a lot of us to reassess our priorities in life. Are we really living our lives to the full? Are there new exp...

Why does Christmas boost our libido?

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to a study published in the Scientific Reports journal in 2017, the holiday season sees a peak in sex-related searches on Google and Twitt...

What are the most hydrating foods?

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all know staying hydrated is crucial for feeling fit and healthy. The general recommendation is to drink between 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day. B...

Can women really get a core-gasm from exercise?

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that exercise does wonders for our bodies. But what might come as a surprise is that it can even bring us to climax, at least for women. N...

Can humans really fall in love with AI ?

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to data from Writer Buddy, Character.Ai ranks as the second most used AI tool behind ChatGPT. It received 3.8 billion visits in the twelve m...

Is the body positivity movement over?

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Body positivity, once the rallying cry for self-acceptance and diversity, championed the idea that all bodies deserve recognition. Born online and amp...

Is intermittent fasting good for your health

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Intermittent fasting (IF) isn’t just a diet; it’s a pattern of eating. It’s not about what you eat, but when. The idea is simple: you cycle betw...

Why are Christmas adverts so moving?

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Lewis has released its annual Christmas advert; entitled ‘The Beginner.’ It follows the progress of a middle aged man as he slowly, painfully...

How does "death cleaning" help you declutter your life?

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 2010, Japanese writer Mari Kondo changed how we think about organisation and decluttering with her bestseller The Life Changing Magic of Tidyi...

How can I stop being a people pleaser?

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you get roped into taking care of your neighbour's dog again? End up laughing at a colleague’s awkward joke about your outfit? Or say yes to a l...

Why do people become kleptomaniacs?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It might only affect between 0.3% and 0.6% of the population, but still public awareness of kleptomania is pretty strong. It’s come to our attention...

Why are social media algorithms so dangerous to young people?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beyond dancing, comedy and cute cat videos, social media sometimes hides a darker reality. The algorithms that control what we see on those apps are...

What are the best plant-based protein foods?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vegetarians and vegans, do you ever find it difficult to keep your diet balanced? Meat-eaters, if you’ve ever considered going veggie, was that some...

Why are Christmas films so popular?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you were to turn on your TV right now, or open up Netflix, the chances of you stumbling upon a cheesy Christmas movie would be pretty high. They te...

How to discard emotional baggage?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional baggage is a term we use to describe the unresolved issues, stress, pain, and difficulties that we carry around from our past experiences. I...

What are the worst Everest tragedies?

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There have been many films and documentaries about the thrill and struggle of climbing Everest and with social media it has become an ever more popula...

Why does Norway offer a Christmas tree to London every year?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ever been to London over Christmas then you could not have missed the lights on oxford street and of course the huge Christmas tree standi...

What is the snowball method of paying back debt?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The snowball method is based on the idea of paying off your smallest debt first, while making minimum payments on the rest. Then, you take the money...

What is the optimism bias?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to talk about a cognitive bias that causes people to believe, often mistakenly, that they are less likely to experience negative eve...

What should I eat before going to bed?

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No doubt you’ve realised that some types of food have a boosting effect, like eggs, oats and avocado for example. That’s because they contain tyro...

Why does our nose run when I'm sick?

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling the chills, a scratchy throat, and a non-stop runny nose? Winter brings the cold bug everywhere – in public transport, at work, and ...

Is period underwear really better for the environment?

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Period underwear came out in 2013 but has increased in popularity, largely as they claim to be better for the environment and easy to use. However, ...

How can I beat a hangover?

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you drink alcohol, the chances are at some point you’ve had to deal with a nasty hangover, due to drinking too much. The associated headache, nau...

Can going braless be good for you?

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The trend, which emerged in certain feminist movements in the 1960s, has been spreading on social networks since 2020, notably under the #NoBra banner...

What are the warning signs of depression?

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In any given week in England, 3 in 100 people are suffering from depression, according to a NatCen Social Research study published in 2014. Depression...

Could ChatGPT replace doctors?

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As artificial intelligence evolves at lightning speed, more and more people are turning to it for health advice. A survey conducted in April 2025 by t...

What is orthorexia, the disorder which sees healthy eating go too far?

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to the American National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, around 9% of the US population are affected by an eating ...

How can I improve my concentration at work?

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how prepared you are going into your normal day at the office, spending hours at your desk can get mundane and boring. Before you know it, y...

How to have an eco-friendly Christmas?

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas need not be a frenzy of shopping and unwanted gifts; more and more of us want to be mindful, minimal-waste consumers so here are some tips o...

Can you get rid of cellulite?

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cellulite is a regular source of insecurity among women. That’s been especially true since women’s magazines came along, pretty much labelling it ...

What are the secrets behind the Lord of the Rings saga?

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The three Lord of the Rings stories quickly became huge hits when first released as novels in the 1940s. They quickly built a cult fan base due to the...

Why does poverty cosplay cause such controversy?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t you just hate it when you see a rich and famous person wearing worn-out trainers or patched clothes, pretending to do a mundane 9 to 5 job, or...

Are scented candles and air freshener bad for your health?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scented candles, air fresheners and even scented cleaning products are all designed to make your home smell nice, clean and fresh. But using them ca...

How to buy second hand gifts?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change ...

Why do crowd crushes happen?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On 29th October 2022, 20,000 people were celebrating Halloween in the Itaewon neighbourhood of Seoul in South Korea. One particularly narrow street be...

What is menstrual leave?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All week long, we’re looking into 10 new terms and concepts that are certain to be on everyone’s lips in 2023! Despite the fact that we’re in 20...

Why are Nobel Prizes so important?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Between 7th and 14th of octobre 2024, Nobel Prize award ceremony take place in Stockholm. Like every year, it’s held on 10th December, to coincide w...

What is the placebo effect and how does it work?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The placebo effect is a phenomenon in which a person's symptoms or well-being improve after receiving a fake treatment that has no specific or intrins...

How can I eat healthy on a budget?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first quarter of 2023 has seen food inflation in the UK surpass 16%, according to the Office for National Statistics. Such inflation rates hadn’...

Why do we associate red and green with Christmas?

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas is a time of joy, celebration, gift-giving and of course decorating. For the most part people tend to stick to ‘Christmassy colours’ es...

Are we more likely to fall in love when it's cold?

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As winter quickly approaches, you might find yourself yearning to spend your evenings nestled on the couch, wrapped in a cosy blanket, sipping on hot ...

Could the human race become infertile?

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In April 2023, the World Health Organization released a new report on infertility, which said that around one in sex people worldwide experience infer...

What are nepo babies?

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All week long, we’re looking into 10 new terms and concepts that are certain to be on everyone’s lips in 2023! In December 2022, New York magazine...

How did female body hair become taboo?

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to Healthline.com, the human body has around 5 million hair follicles. Now you might not have guessed, but that figure is around the same fo...

Can men have multiple orgasms?

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s well known that women can often have multiple orgasms in succession, an ability which is much less common, and more complex, for men.   That...

What are the most addictive foods?

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it’s pizza, chocolate, ice cream or French fries, you’ve no doubt noticed that your favourite guilty pleasure food just seems to be so add...

Can a night owl ever become an early bird?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where “the early bird gets the worm,” staying up late is often mistaken for laziness or a lack of discipline. But what if it’s not ab...

Could zero dates make your love life more efficient?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In early 2023, dating site Eharmony released findings from a survey of over 1000 singletons. The research found that on average they spent 55 minutes ...

What is the living dead syndrome?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Tim Burton’s 2004 film “The Corpse Bride,” groom to be Victor, rehearses his wedding vows in the forest to calm his anxiety. However, he mist...

What does general anesthesia do to the brain?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Research published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia suggested that there are nearly 3 million general anesthesia procedures in the UK each year. ...

Can the weather really influence our mood?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re only a few weeks from the official start of summer, but you wouldn’t guess it given the wet conditions that we’ve seen for most of spring ...

Could gamophobia be hurting your relationship?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Committing to a romantic relationship is by its very nature a significant transition in a person’s life. And that can often be a source of stress or...

Why do we get “pumpkin spice fatigue” in autumn?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every year it’s the same old story: autumn arrives, the trees start shedding their leaves, and somehow we also just feel drained. There’s less d...

Can you eat eggs everyday?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether they’re soft-boiled, fried, poached, or whipped into cakes and pies, eggs are a kitchen favorite for good reason. In the UK the average pers...

How do you build up your brain power?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our brain, much like our muscles, benefits from its own form of exercise. Through dedicated training and stimulation, we can enhance our cognitive abi...

Why is swearing actually good for us?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel bad about swearing out of frustration? You know, when someone cuts in front of you while you're driving, you stub your toe or you acc...

Can you really lose weight by walking?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Walking is something we all do every day, but did you know it has numerous health benefits? It’s not just a simple way to get from point A to point ...

How often should I wash my towels?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Towels, used to dry our freshly washed bodies, quickly become dirty, collecting dead skin cells, perspiration, bacteria and fungi that thrive in damp ...

Do women really watch less porn?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Swiss survey from 2023 suggests they do: 73% of women said they never watch pornography, compared to just 17% of men. Talking about porn consumption...

How can you manage your anger better?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it, life throws curveballs at us—being stuck in traffic, a demanding boss, or even chores piling up at home. Anger is a natural respons...

Is your employer tracking you while you work from home?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the consequences of the pandemic has been the increased interest and possibility for people to work from home. For many it is a great option, b...

What is relationship anarchy?

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Love is abundant, and every relationship is unique." That might not seem like the most controversial of statements, but it’s actually the first poi...

Why do our stomachs rumble?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It can be embarrassing when your stomach rumbles in public, but it’s a totally natural bodily function. The scientific name for those rumbles or gro...

Is veganism really the best choice?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Veganism is a lifestyle that excludes all animal products from one’s diet and other aspects of life. That means no meat, eggs or dairy but it can al...

What’s the best sleeping position?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Side, stomach or back; what kind of sleeper are you? Some people say that our sleeping position reflects what kind of person we are. .. While we can’...

What are the best ways of beating procrastination?

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you’re always in a rush, constantly getting things done at the latest possible time? It could be paying a bill, cleaning our h...

Which foods and drinks stain teeth?

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Having beautiful white teeth of course depends on good oral hygiene to a degree. But brushing and flossing alone aren’t the only factors. The struct...

How can I spot a liar?

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lying is the act of deliberately making a false statement or concealing the truth. People might lie for different reasons, like to avoid getting into ...

What impact does your first love have on the rest of your life?

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us never really forget the person who first made our heart race or that awkward, wonderful, or maybe disappointing teenage kiss. Whether it ...

Is eating fish still good for you?

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On paper, fish have everything required to be an excellent staple to many diets. They’re rich in protein, vitamins, trace elements, long-chain omega...

Why do I need a Shultz Hour in my weekly routine?

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Ronald Reagan’s US Secretary of State during the 1980s, George Shultz played a key role in bringing an end to the decades-old Cold War. He helped...

Why do we forget our dreams?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On average, we remember just one dream per week, and around 5% of us never remember any. But in reality, we all dream; it’s just that some of us nev...

Why do we drive on the left hand side of the road?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there are as many as 430 deaths per year due to wrong-way crashes in the United States alone. That...

How to make the most out of hybrid working?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Covid allowed many people to work from home for the first time and created a world where more flexible, hybrid working, mixing office work and working...

Why do we hook up with our exes so often?

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You thought they were the one. You could already see yourselves growing old together… and then it just fell apart. A few arguments, one or two mista...

Why does smiling increase life expectancy?

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An often cited estimate suggests that children smile an average of 400 times per day, while when we reach adulthood that figure drops to just 50 times...

How can I beat my smartphone addiction?

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The word nomophobia means a fear of being without our smartphone, and it’s affecting more and more people with each passing year. Back in 2021, a ...

Why do men often wake up with an erection?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people think that morning erections are triggered by erotic dreams, or a need to pee, but in fact they're a physiological reflex linked to sl...

What 5 foods can improve brain performance?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eating a healthy diet that includes a lot of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and fish can help you keep your brain in tip-top shape. There are plenty of ...

Is moaning and grumbling good for mental health?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is a bit of a stereotype that the Brits love to moan, with the weather and Brexit being among the most common causes of grumbling around the countr...