Do we really ‘lose our filter’ as we age?
Many of us will have experienced some unexpected honesty from the older people in our lives. Whether it’s grandma telling you your outfit is unflattering…
Tag: Psychology
Face masks make you more attractive
The pandemic has made surgical mask-wearing men the 'most attractive' to women.
‘Addictive eating’ is not yet a clinical disorder, but you can treat it
For many of us, eating particular foods can be comforting: a pick-me-up during a hard task; a reward after a long day at work; a…
A GP guide to cancer-related cognitive impairment
Patients who've been treated for cancer often report experiencing problems with memory, thinking and executive function.
Is anger at the heart of anti-vax lies?
It is not entirely irrational to fear needles (or to suffer from trypanophobia for those who prefer the Greek term). Likewise, feeling anxious about injecting…
How the fear of death drives vaccine refusal and COVID-19 denial
Vaccines save lives, and have been doing so since the development of the smallpox vaccine more than 200 years ago. However, for vaccines to keep…
A letter to the medical profession: This is how we can help each other
She’s always stressed … Aren’t we all stressed… She’s burnt out… She hasn’t been coping for a while… You know you really should think about working somewhere else… She won’t last…
How to help parents put child sleep issues to bed
GPs can play an important role in tackling sleep problems for parents and their children.
Psilocybin reduces depression symptoms in head-to-head with SSRI
Trial findings described as an 'evidentiary milestone' come as the TGA orders an expert review into downscheduling psychedelic drugs.
Humans learn from mistakes – so why do we hide our failures?
Embracing errors in research is the only way to be really sure we are learning, Professor Ben Newell argues.
