According to the NHS, around 1 in 3 people in the UK are affected by insomnia, and it’s particularly common in older adults. Many people turn to medication like benzodiazepines in an attempt to address their insomnia.
Now these generally help, at least to begin with, but they tend to bring less restorative sleep. And if no other changes are made to daily h ... Show More
Today
Why are more and more men joining the no fap movement?
Now if you’ve never heard the word fap before, let me spell it out to you. It’s basically an onomatopoeic slang term for male masturbation. According to Business Insider, the term first appeared in a web comic called Sexy Losers in 1999, to indicate the sound of a male character ... Show More
5m 37s
Yesterday
Which of Asimov's predictions have come true?
Speculative science fiction really is a genre of its own. Some people love it, others find it pointless, but you can’t deny the mental gymnastics involved in imagining the future of our societies, especially when some of those predictions turn out to be right. In that field, ther ... Show More
7m 15s
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
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