Mindfully Healing

Every week almost one-quarter of Americans use this drug. Acetaminophen — commonly known as Tylenol in the US and paracetamol elsewhere — reduces people’s empathy for the pain of others, new research finds. Acetaminophen is an ingredient in over 600 different medications, including being the main constituent of Tylenol. The ubiquitous painkiller does not just kill pain, it also kills our fellow-feeling. Dr Dominik Mischkowski, the study’s first author, said: “These findings suggest other people’s pain doesn’t seem as big of a deal to you when you’ve taken acetaminophen. Acetaminophen

Psychologist challenges the orthodox view with evidence from studies conducted over 30 years. Single people are more likely to experience psychological growth and development than those who are married, a psychologist claims. This is just one perk of being single which is often ignored. Others include greater sociability and resilience. The conclusions come from surveying 814 studies conducted over 30 years. Dr Bella DePaulo, addressing the American Psychological Association’s 124th Annual Convention, said: “The preoccupation with the perils of loneliness can obscure the profound benefits of solitude. It is time