Lydia Smith

Donning stilettos could help strengthen the tendons in the ankles and calves, making the legs more powerful and efficient.

The findings are evidence that blinking isn't simply a mechanism to keep our eyes moist and healthy, Rochester University researchers found.

Research suggests that when we make a decision that takes into account other people's preferences, we feel a sense of reward or pleasure.

A study suggests we tend to remember certain aspects of an experience such as the big picture or the general context, rather than the smaller details.

A Gallup survey has found that only 42 percent of adults say they are getting as much sleep as they need.

The World Cybercrime Index shows that a relatively small number of countries are home to the greatest cybercriminal threat.

High-income Western countries have grown increasingly culturally distinct from other world regions, a study suggests.

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan suggest it may help people in stressful workplace settings.

Some zoo animals displayed their typical evening activity patterns during the event, while others remained vigilant and wary.

The traits of neuroticism and introversion were the strongest predictors of depression, new research has found.

Participants in the trial even experienced benefits a day after the 10-minute virtual reality session.

Research shows couples feel more understood, validated and cared for when partners show positive support skills, and this is reflected in stress hormone levels.

Humble leaders were more adept at viewing themselves accurately, admitting mistakes, and recognizing other people's strengths and contributions.

An international team of researchers found that 'sensing' and 'intuitive' individuals may run differently.

Wen-Jui Han, from New York University, analysed data from more than 7,000 people in the United States to see how their work affected their sleep and health.

Following a low-carb, high-fat diet helped to restore metabolic health and boost quality of life in psychiatric patients, a Stanford Medicine study found.

The number of homicides fell by 51 percent in the first month of the trial, while the rate of all violent crime dropped 23 percent annually.

TikTok user shares his hilarious advice for avoiding awkward small talk before online meetings with co-workers.

A woman filmed her grandmother's "dramatic" reaction after she realized her granddaughter had multiple piercings.

Excited parents often create their children's first digital footprints.

A woman has shared a moving video explaining why her father sits with them at dinner but eats his own meal at his desk.

Researchers hope that the findings could lead to the development of new obesity medications with fewer unwanted side effects.

Although fertility rates are expected to fall globally, low-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa are likely to be an exception.

Women who were positive thinkers had slower rates of decline in standing mobility and walking time, suggesting that seeing the 'bright side' could have physical benefits.

The molecule beta-hydroxybutyrate was found to prevent cognitive impairment in mice, which may have implications for preventing memory loss in humans.

The key to feeling calmer and less angry is lowering physiological arousal, researchers have found, not expressing rage or smashing things up.

The basic emotion of disgust is thought to help us protect ourselves from diseases and toxins.

Developing the mental flexibility to reassess and discard goals may help you cope with many of life's problems, a study found.

Environmental factors—like feeling safe, being well-fed and stimulated—shape our brain development as much as our genetic make-up.

The supplement was also found to lower levels of blood glucose, triglycerides and bad cholesterol—all linked to heart disease.