You've got a fever, a sore throat, and you've felt awful for the last couple of days. You see your GP, only to leave without a prescription. It's frustrating.
Most of us have been there, wondering: Why won't they just give me antibiotics? The answer is simple, and it's one of the biggest public health challenges of our time.
But aren't antibiotics suppose ... Show More
Yesterday
What is the Romeo and Juliet effect?
When someone tells you not to do something it often becomes even more tempting, which is why, as a teenager, when your parents forbade you from seeing a certain boyfriend or girlfriend you felt even more passionate about them. Now psychologist have looked into what causes this so ... Show More
5m 11s
Sep 27
What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?
We spend a good deal of our time at work, 35 hours a week or more. It's an integral part of our lives, so if you can it's always best to surround yourself with good colleagues. They make work not only more enjoyable but stimulating. Their support and collaboration also helps to c ... Show More
4m 43s
Sep 2022
Can Money Buy Happiness? (Here’s the Truth)
Money and happiness aren’t directly correlated, but they are intertwined. Some believe that once they have a large, pie-in-the-sky amount of money, they will finally be happy. Others are working towards a more specific retirement number they hope will bring happiness. How can you ... Show More
39m 54s
Jun 2017
Happiness and Money: What the Research REALLY Shows.
<p>Happiness. It's what so many of us yearn for. We think it's the center of a good life. And, even though, we're often told otherwise, we believe happiness can be bought, a least a certain amount of happiness.</p><p>So, what is the truth? What does the research show? Can money b ... Show More
35m 5s
Sep 2025
How Much Money Do We Need to Be Happy?
This week, Sim dives into the surprising science of money and happiness, breaking down why earning more doesn’t always mean feeling more fulfilled. She unpacks common myths, from the salary “sweet spot” to why comparing ourselves to others keeps us stuck in financial anxiety. Wit ... Show More
19m 43s
Jul 2024
Does Money Buy Happiness?
We’ve all heard the phrase, “money doesn’t buy happiness.” But, Elizabeth Dunn, a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, says that isn’t necessarily true. She sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, to talk abo ... Show More
32m 59s