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The science of hypnosis has a long and at times eccentric history, but today it is emerging as a powerful therapeutic tool (Credit: Emmanuel Lafont/BBC)
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The truth about hypnosis

By Martha Henriques

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Family Tree
The rise of 'eco-anxiety' in kids
By Josie Glausiusz
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State of Play
The surprising benefits of a whodunnit
By Sophie Hardach
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Psychology
'I was diagnosed autistic at 60'
By Sue Nelson
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Psychology
What stops us from being kinder?
By Claudia Hammond
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State of Play
Why the oldest jokes are still funny
By Matt Kenyon
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Family Tree
The Nordic way to fight bullying
By David Robson
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Psychology
The truth about the 'love hormone'
By Bob Holmes
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Psychology
Are female leaders better in a crisis?
By Kelly Oakes
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State of Play
Why playing games is good for you
By Ellie Smith
Many teenagers love playing with sarcasm - but what's really going on behind the snark? (Credit: Getty Images)
Family Tree
Why sarcastic teens are the smartest
By David Robson
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Psychology
The surprising upsides of bad moods
By David Robson
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State of Play
Why some people can't help cheating
By William Park
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Alcohol
Can you think yourself drunk?
By David Robson
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Vaccine
How to talk to vaccine-hesitant people
By David Robson
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Food Fictions
How food on social media affects you
By Jessica Brown