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The happiness diet: 7 foods to boost your mood

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The ultimate sleep hygiene checklist

Having trouble sleeping? Beat insomnia with this easy timeline to a better night’s rest.
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Hearing

These 11 simple everyday things could be ruining your hearing

Don't just blame your age.
What to eat before bed if you want a good night’s sleep
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What to eat before bed if you want a good night’s sleep

Feeling hungry at night? Choosing the right foods to eat before bed can help your body relax and give you a better night's sleep.
13 ‘polite’ ways you’re talking about mental health that are actually rude
Culture, Mental Health

13 ‘polite’ ways you’re talking about mental health that are actually rude

There’s no denying this topic is tricky. Here’s how to discuss it in a way that’s truly helpful and loving to those with mental-health challenges.
16 warning signs you’re addicted to drama, say leading mind-body doctors
Mental Health, Relationships

16 warning signs you’re addicted to drama, say leading mind-body doctors

We all have a little drama queen in us. Clinical experts outline when the theatrics turn problematic – with steps to simmer the cycle.
13 things only people with anxiety will understand
Mental Health

13 things only people with anxiety will understand

Living with anxiety is a huge challenge, and few non-sufferers can comprehend how the mental illness affects people. Here's what people suffering from anxiety know to be true.
8 sneaky ways not getting enough sleep affects your looks
Beauty, Sleep

8 sneaky ways not getting enough sleep affects your looks

Consistently putting sleep on the back burner can make you look older and have long-term effects on your looks.
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If you can’t stand certain sounds, this might be why
Culture, Hearing

If you can’t stand certain sounds, this might be why

New research suggests that more people have this condition than previously thought.
Bloated all the time?
Conditions

Sneaky reasons you’re bloated all the time

Find out the most common culprits behind gas – and some natural remedies to relieve the pressure.
10 surprising symptoms that turned out to be cancer
Cancer, HealthSmart

10 surprising symptoms that turned out to be cancer

A man gets a positive pregnancy test. A woman with a large Adam's apple. Oozing green fluid. These bizarre symptoms all turned out to be signs of cancer.
15 things that happen to your body when you cut back on salt
Heart/Blood Pressure

15 things that happen to your body when you cut back on salt

Reducing sodium in your diet can improve your health – but it may also have some effects you wouldn’t expect.
Why does money cause anxiety? 5 finance habits to transform your peace of mind
Mental Health, Money

Why does money cause anxiety? 5 finance habits to transform your peace of mind

No matter your financial situation, money and mental health are closely connected. Experts explain why this link is so strong and ways you can spend better, stress-free.
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Sleep

8 mistakes insomniacs make when they’re trying to fall asleep

Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Waking too early or starting the day feeling tired? These are the symptoms of insomnia. Clinical psychologist, Dr Michael Breus, aka The Sleep Doctor, [...]
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Caring for the carers: the impact of MS on families

Family carers of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are significantly impacted, both mentally and financially.
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