Patric Gagne, psychologist: ‘Antisocial personality traits are mistaken for strength, and people are drawn to leaders they perceive as strong’
In her memoir, ‘Sociopath,’ the writer aims to foster empathy for people living with ASPD
Chronobiologist and Nobel Laureate in Medicine Michael Rosbash: ‘Lack of sunlight during the day is worse than electric lighting at night’
The scientist studies the molecular clock mechanisms of bacteria, plants and biomedical research’s most popular insect, the fruit fly
Katrin Amunts, neuroscientist: ‘Our brains are different from each other at all levels’
The Human Brain Project brain atlas, recently completed after a decade, is one of the biggest scientific challenges funded by the European Union
A child’s fever: you have to treat the discomfort instead of worrying about the numbers on the thermometer
Running a fever isn’t always dangerous for children. On the contrary, a fever is a key defense mechanism against infections. Therefore, if a child feels well, pediatricians recommend not administering antipyretics
Robert Waldinger, psychiatrist: ‘Happiness depends on what we’re lacking’
The director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the most comprehensive investigation ever done on what makes us happy, talks to EL PAÍS about joy, relationships and giving up our dreams
Do you need a yearly checkup? Experts warn that they carry risks and do not reduce mortality
General health checks are unlikely to be beneficial, researchers say; even basic blood tests can lead to unnecessary interventions or treatments
Pau Gasol: ‘People called me a thousand nicknames for being lanky. The jokes do affect you psychologically’
The basketball legend, who wants to improve children’s health through the Gasol Foundation, considers mental problems a pending issue in professional sports
Why coffee is good for almost everyone
Several studies suggest that moderate consumption is associated with lower mortality, though it may have undesirable effects on some demographics, such as pregnant women
A hundred years of debate about vitamin D
The “sunshine vitamin” is absorbed by the body during exposure to UV-B radiation, and from certain foods like oily fish, eggs, and mushrooms