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A passion for perfume is deep in the region’s psyche
Long part of Middle Eastern culture, luxurious fragrances have a deeper effect on human behavior than many of us appreciate
Holidays allow us to connect to family, friends and the world around us
Experts believe that maintaining a strong and supportive social network is crucial to our psychological wellbeing
Technology has fuelled a surge in academic cheating – it has also made it easier than ever to get caught
As students around the world revise for important tests, some will take a less honest approach
Working too much? You could be hooked on the feeling
Work becomes a kind of psychological painkiller and just as we can have physical addictions, we can also get hooked on employment-related activity
There's nothing trivial about hobbies
Pupils in Dubai will now get to indulge in their favourite pastimes while at school – a step that will help to build the creative and adaptable minds of the future
Rhyme and reason: why poetry is winning over new audiences
Mindfulness and cognitive therapy have given new avenues to explore an age-old genre
DNA testing kits? It's psychology not biology that connects us
We gain a better understanding of other people by sharing stories
Taking a moral high ground is humankind's greatest test
Doing the decent thing allows us to live in relative harmony but choosing to do so is our biggest challenge
In the Year of Tolerance, let's all go the extra mile to understand others better
Tolerance is the first step towards peaceful co-existence around the world
Talking about a resolution: how to stick to your New Year plans and change your life
Most of the life-changing promises we make ourselves end up broken, but there are some simple strategies to increase your chances of for success
It doesn't need to be lonely this Christmas
Even those spending the festive holiday with friends or family can buckle under the pressure of heightened expectations
When it comes to mental health, you need to trust your gut
New research points to a two-way relationship between our digestive systems and our psychological wellbeing
Why high achievers are more likely to feel like frauds
Those affected are crippled by chronic self-doubt, misattributing their success and status to good fortune and happy coincidence
From Speak & Spell to robot teachers, educational technology has come a long way
A classroom revolution is upon us, but machines cannot yet provide the human qualities so vital to the learning experience
Holding out for a hero: why a dramatic narrative fulfils a deep-seated psychological need
Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee spoke to the base, ancestral dichotomy of the human psyche
