Wellbeing

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Flexibility helps you live longer and age well. Here's how to boost yours in minutes

Find out how being more flexible could change your life – and even extend it
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7 subtle signs your marriage is heading for divorce, according to psychologists

Relationships rarely break down out of the blue
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‘We’re standing at a threshold’: A mind-blowing new discovery could unlock scar-free healing

Healing a wound without leaving a scar is something we could all do while in the womb. But unlocking this ability after birth has proven impossible. Until now…
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8 simple, surprising ways to improve your sleep, according to world-leading experts

The secret to sleeping longer isn’t spending more time in bed, it’s falling asleep faster
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What your dreams can reveal about your personality, according to experts

Our nighttime imaginings reveal more about us than we thought
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7 surprising habits Cambridge experts swear by to slow cognitive decline

Your brain deserves a little TLC, for the present and the future
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Which generation is the most hypersensitive?

Millennials have long been labelled the touchy generation
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The 7 biggest lies you’ve been told about belly fat, according to weight loss experts

From what it is to how to get rid of it, there's a lot we get wrong about the extra inches on our waistline
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The surprising truth about back pain (and what actually helps)

Back-pain is on the rise thanks to more sedentary lifestyles. So what is the best way to fight back?
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This overlooked habit might be the best stress relief tool for introverts

Psychologists want us to carve out more alone time, to give our brains a chance to relax and recharge
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How can I beat compassion fatigue?

If emotional exhaustion is dragging you down, here's what you can do about it
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What actually causes depression in the brain?

Depression is more complicated than you might think
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7 strange tips backed by science that will nip your anxiety in the bud

Stop it before it takes over
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How can I tell if someone dislikes me?

Wondering whether a colleague secretly dislikes you? Psychologists explain five signs to look out for
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The simple, life-changing lesson that will finally tame your inner critic

Either too much praise or too much criticism. How much can we trust what we're saying to ourselves?
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Here’s how you could be a psychopath and never know it

Psychopathy isn’t rare, just widely misunderstood and overlooked – even by those who have it
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How to cut your dementia risk: 7 key lessons from the world’s most important studies

The latest research is revealing clues about how you might be able to lower your chances of getting dementia. Here’s what the science says about keeping your mind sharp
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8 small, surprising habits that build lasting happiness, according to world-leading experts

Here are eight small changes you can make to help give yourself an enduring sense of fulfilment
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The simple words that can expose any liar, according to a forensic linguist

Lie detectors don’t work. Body language is unreliable. But there are ways to tell if someone is lying. You just have to listen carefully to what they’re saying
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How to permanently change your relationship with alcohol in 30 days

How much good can ditching drink for a month really do? Answer: A whole lot
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What an optimal cortisol rhythm feels like – and how to make it your norm

Influencers are demonising a hormone that actually plays a star role in regulating your body
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How much will exercise control my blood pressure?

How much exercise do you need to do to help control your blood pressure? A doctor explains the best exercises you can do
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How can I make myself more attractive?

It turns out the most magnetic people all share a few simple habits
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The 3 telltale signs of adult ADHD that most doctors miss

From hypermobility to heart disease, the condition impacts the whole body, not just the brain
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