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 …

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 …

The ‘SuperShe Island’ aims to inspire women from around the world to develop their self-esteem and focus on their development without being distracted by men. Guests will be able to visit the resort in June, but those who are interested must apply months in advance for an exclusive membership. Promo videos show the idyllic Nordic …

Guests at this lavish wedding might have bitten off more than they could chew after being dished up a 13 foot cake worth an estimated £128,000. The impressive cake was made by former Russian championship boxer-turned confectioner Renat Agzamov for the star-studded wedding of a niece of Kazakstan’s president to the son of an oligarch. …

What makes a person right or left-handed has, up until now, been something of a mystery to us. And while we know genes play a part, thanks to some research carried out by experts at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany, more details have emerged as to when – and why – you develop either a …