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The power of writing it down

Whether it’s a journal, food diary or to-do list, writing things down can have both physical and emotional benefits.

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Mindfulness – how living in the moment makes everything sweeter

Learning the art of mindfulness can help you lose weight, handle stress and relate to your partner. Here's how.

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Winter blues identified as health issue

A team of researchers has used the internet to identify a significant increase in mental health issues in winter compared with summer.

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Optimism can be hazardous to health

Pessimists rejoice. A long-term study shows older people with negative future expectations tend to live longer than optimists.

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Improve brain function with lifetime exercise

People who exercise regularly from childhood have better brain function in their 50s, according to UK research.

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Trying to be happy could make you lonely

Reading self-help books, seeing psychologists and going to seminars might seem to hold the key for long-lasting happiness, but a new study suggests it could...

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How do you cope with stress?

According to clinical and family psychologist Dr Sandra E. Neil, there are four major coping mechanisms that we adopt to protect us from stress – placating,...

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Five ways to train your brain

Forgotten where you left your car keys, again? Some simple tricks can improve your memory in the short term and protect it for the future.

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What causes depression?

No-one really knows what causes depression. Most likely it is caused by a combination of factors including your genes, brain chemistry, certain medical...

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Chew gum to think faster: study

All those sticky bits of gum stuck under school tables might actually have helped those rebellious students concentrate, according to a new study.

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Spotting a problem gambler

Think your partner could have a problem with gambling? Here's how to deal with it.

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What to do when your partner has a gambling problem

You found out your partner has a gambling problem … now what?

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Why literature makes you feel better than self-help books

Reading the work of Shakespeare and other classic writers boosts our attention and helps us reflect on our own experiences, according to UK researchers.

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How to keep your New Year's resolutions

We all hope we can make a change for the better when the clock strikes 12 on New Year's Eve. But by February we're back to our old tricks. Break your bad...

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Why relaxing gives some people anxiety

While plenty of people are counting the days to the Christmas break, for some the idea of chilling out is actually quite scary.

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How to live without regret

Want to live a life free of regrets? While this may sound like an impossible ideal, it could actually be easier than you think.

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How to turn your dreams into reality

If your plans for the future only go as far as looking for hotels for your next holiday, you might end up missing out on what you really want in life. Here’s...

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Eight tweets to live by

Twitter is not just for discovering what people have for lunch – it’s actually a pretty useful place to discover all sorts of health wisdoms. Here are eight...

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