People with depression speak in a different way, using particular words and speech patterns, according to new research. In the study, published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, researchers analysed large amounts of text taken from diary entries, personal essays and speech to work out whether communication is affected by depression. Writing about the study for The Conversation, lead author …

Billions of people around the world give plenty of thought to what they eat; when they eat rarely seems as pressing a concern. However, if you’re looking to get healthier, minding your mealtime, particularly when you’re eating high-fat foods, is essential. According to researchers at Texas A&M University, the inflammation associated with the consumption of …

You’ve probably already heard that a little red wine is great for the heart, thanks to the resveratrol that helps keep the blood flowing, or that having a glass before bed can have some of the same weight loss benefits as a half hour of exercise, thanks to the way in which resveratrol turns white …

Valentine’s Day is fast-approaching – so now is the time to find yourself a date if you haven’t already. When you’re looking for romance, it’s important that you don’t turn off your love interest by making any unfortunate blunders. According to relationship experts, this can be easy as sending the wrong emoji when texting. A …

The type of underwear you wear could have serious implications on your health, a gynaecologist has revealed. While you might enjoy wearing saucy lingerie when you’re getting down and dirty, it’s not actually advisable to do so on a day to day basis. In fact, opting for some Bridget Jones-style cotton knickers might actually be …