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What causes mood swings?
By Louise Bond published
What makes people experience dramatic shifts in their moods?
Is 'lucky girl syndrome' trending on TikTok just old-school magical thinking?
By Lou Mudge published
The "lucky girl syndrome" trend may be another foray into the realm of magical thinking.
How anxiety affects the body: 5 physical symptoms, according to science
By Anna Gora published
From tension headaches to digestive issues, here’s how anxiety affects the body.
What is burnout?
By Joe Phelan published
Burnout is an “occupational phenomenon” that can occur when a person experiences long-term stress at work.
Rat brain injuries 'plugged' with lab-grown human minibrains in world-first experiment
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scientists transplanted human brain organoids into rats to repair injuries to their visual processing systems.
Why does heartbreak hurt so much? Science has the answer
By Lou Mudge published
Research explains why the pain of heartbreak isn't just in the mind.
Restless legs syndrome: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Anna Gora last updated
Restless legs syndrome is a nervous system condition that causes an intense urge to move the legs.
What is the key to happiness? We look at the science behind it.
By Anna Gora published
From social connection to physical activity, is science any closer to finding the key to happiness?
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