How stable is my personality?

The very first impression of what you might be like as a person comes from your name. Or more precisely, the sounds your name makes. Canadian psychologists have found that if you’re a Katie or a Jack,

It’s funny how often health advice can sound like a barrage of thinly veiled insults. “That’s enough alcohol for you.” “Perhaps you should aim for fewer calories.” And my personal favourite as a hermi

For centuries, scholars and psychologists have attempted to define personality theory. Here we explore what it means to be introvert, extravert or somewhere between the two

PUSH YOUR BUTTONS?

I started my career as a news journalist, working in frantic newsrooms and reporting on key events. But my heart was always in health – I enjoy writing about things that benefit people, rather than si

Q‘I’m 61 and have just moved from London to Scotland to start a new life. The scenery is breathtaking but my social life… less so. I’ve always been “the nice one” – helpful, upbeat, unfailingly polite