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The subtle signs you're a chronic people pleaser (and to take back control)

Are you a doormat, or just a nice person, if you constantly make sacrifices for other people?
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75 per cent of US adults could be obese under new definition

The new guidelines highlight people who could be at risk from complications further down the road
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The ancient baths of Pompeii were outrageously filthy, study finds

The pre-Roman baths of Pompeii would have been seriously grotty, according to an analysis of mineral deposits
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How not to raise a narcissist, according to science

Parents naturally want their children to feel special – but showering them with praise can sometimes do more harm than good
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Mosquitoes are becoming thirstier for human blood, study suggests

Habitat loss may be pushing mosquitoes towards human hosts with deadly consequences
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These are the best omega oils that could slow ageing

From salmon to supplements, here’s everything you need to know about omega oils…
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How does being born by C-section affect a child's long-term health?

When babies are born vaginally, they pick up helpful bacteria from their mum as they pass through the birth canal
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Ozempic made rapid weight loss easier. But here’s when keeping body fat is healthier, according to doctors

We tend to see weight loss as aspirational, but having a bit of extra fat isn’t always bad for us
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Listening to this sound could help reverse Alzheimer’s

The research is in its early stages but offers “encouraging” evidence of a potential treatment
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Climate change has now shrunk US salaries by 12%. And worse is to come

No matter where you live, a new study has found warmer temperatures are picking your pocket
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Here's the only science-backed lesson on exercise you need to lose fat

Think the gym is your only bet for burning belly fat? Emerging research suggests otherwise. So what actually works best... and can you just skip exercise entirely?
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This is the one supplement repeatedly shown to better your brain and body

Could a supplement used by athletes and bodybuilders help treat depression?
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How to finally silence your inner critic, according to psychologists

The criticism coming from your inner voice isn’t always the most constructive. But psychologists are working on ways to help your negative self-talk.
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Scientists studied the orgasms of 86 women. Here's what they found

Spoiler: it involves sneezing, crying and nosebleeds
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Why we keep getting the cause of dyslexia wrong

Everything from genetics to the way our brains process sounds can pose challenges as we learn to read
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We’ve finally found the mental ‘brake’ behind procrastination

A pesky “motivation brake” may control when we can be bothered to do something, and when we’d rather put it off
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Your dog might be eavesdropping on your conversations – and learning words from them

Certain dogs can learn words like human toddlers, by listening to family members’ conversations
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What we get wrong about ADHD in adults (and why it matters)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was long thought to be something only unruly schoolkids suffered with. Now, the science is telling us a very different story
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Here's the only science-backed way to lose belly fat

There’s a lot of advice about exactly what you should do to shift that spare tyre around your waist. Does any of it add up?
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Most planets in our galaxy are born ‘bloated’, new study suggests

The planets are unlike anything found in our Solar System
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I learned how to control my dreams to better my mental health. Here’s how

These dreaming techniques could help conquer nightmares, improve mental health and fine-tune athletic performance
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These are the most narcissistic countries in the world, study suggests

Plus, why some groups are more likely to be self-obsessed, no matter their nationality
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The diet change everyone should make to lower their cholesterol

We all know fibre helps digestion. But doctors now say it could be just as powerful for managing your cholesterol levels and heart health
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The 3 rules your diet needs to actually work

Fed up with navigating all the tips telling you how to lose weight? Us too. So we asked an obesity expert to reveal whether anything actually works for weight loss.
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