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Cancer, Thyroid

6 thyroid cancer symptoms you should never ignore

If you’ve noticed these signs, you could have thyroid cancer in need of treatment.
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Mental Health, Relationships

10 things naturally optimistic people do every day

Adopt these simple habits and it won’t be hard to see the glass as half full.
Why everyone should take a mental health day this week
Mental Health

Why everyone should take a mental health day this week

World Mental Health Day was October 10th: Here are 14 great reasons why you deserve to take a mental health day yourself.
7 reasons it’s good for you to sleep naked
Culture, Sleep

7 reasons it’s good for you to sleep naked

Going to bed in the buff has more perks than you might think. These research-backed benefits will have you ditching the dowdy flannels and sleeping naked tonight.
17 things psychologists wish people knew about depression
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17 things psychologists wish people knew about depression

We debunk the myths and misinformation about mental illness that keep people from getting the life-changing help they need.
How walking meditation can improve your mental health
Fitness, Mental Health

How walking meditation can improve your mental health

Walking meditation is ideal for people who find it difficult to stay still, meditation beginners, and even highly decorated athletes. Here's why it's worth trying.
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Serious eye symptoms to watch out for

Halos, floaters and eye pain could signal trouble.
12 surprisingly powerful health benefits of being nicer to yourself
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12 surprisingly powerful health benefits of being nicer to yourself

The emerging field of self-compassion research is proving that being kind to yourself is one of the best things you can do for your health.
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Is revenge bedtime procrastination keeping you up at night?

If you delay sleep in favour of bingeing TV or browsing social media, you may be a bedtime procrastinator. Here's what that means—and how to make yourself go to bed.
8 myths of happiness you’ve convinced yourself are true
Mental Health

8 myths of happiness you’ve convinced yourself are true

Think the right job, a bigger house, or a perfect spouse is the ticket to happiness? Turns out there's a gap between what you believe makes you happy and what actually brings internal satisfaction.
Culture, Mental Health

23 instant mood boosters you won’t want to live without

In real life, achieving an upbeat or relaxed mood can come down to the little things we do for ourselves – or others. We asked happiness experts, social workers and more what they do to feel good [...]
21 ways to remind yourself that you’re worthy
Mental Health

21 ways to remind yourself that you’re worthy

From pets to poppies to Post-It notes, signs surround you that you're worthy of love, success and happiness. The trick is seeing them.
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Cancer

7 cancers that are notoriously tricky to detect early

While research has come a long way in detecting various forms of cancer, there are still many that don't get detected until it's too late.
7 types of insomnia that can keep you up at night
Sleep

7 types of insomnia that can keep you up at night

Insomnia is more complex than just trouble falling asleep – and overcoming insomnia takes more than counting sheep. Here's what you need to know.
Do you wee when you sneeze? Here’s how to stop it
Conditions, HealthSmart

Do you wee when you sneeze? Here’s how to stop it

If you wee when you sneeze, it may be due to stress incontinence. Here's what experts say about the symptoms and treatments.
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