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Life
Doctors issue important message to social media companies, and we couldn’t agree more
Doctors want social media companies to start safeguarding their younger users
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- Aiden Wynn
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Careers
Doing this each morning will make you more enthusiastic about work
Are you struggling to get back in the professional zone after Christmas? This simple strategy could be the answer.
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
This fascinating research shows writing thank you notes can actually boost wellbeing
Letters of gratitude really do make a difference.
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- Moya Crockett
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Sleep
It’s official: nightmares and bad dreams can actually be good for you
Bad dreams serve a very specific purpose in our lives, if a recent study is to be believed.
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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More than half of American men don’t feel “comfortable” with a female president
Well they better get comfortable fast, because the future of American politics is female.
Sleep
This 10-minute hack could make you feel like you’ve had 44 minutes extra sleep
Sleep and mindfulness go hand-in-hand.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Life
Ada Lovelace Day: how her legacy is helping to close the gender pay gap
Meet the new generation of women making waves in STEM.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
You can now take Yale’s world-famous happiness class online for free
Back to school never sounded so fun.
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- Christobel Hastings
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Life
How relationship happiness is affected by who does the washing up
New research shows less than 7% of couples share housework equally - here’s how that could be affecting your relationship.
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- Moya Crockett
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Careers
Why you shouldn’t push yourself too hard at work
Consistently working overtime or investing huge amounts of effort into your job isn’t good for you – or your career.
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- Moya Crockett
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Visible Women
Why visible role models are so important for black women in STEM
New research highlights the inspiring role played by black female scientists.
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- Moya Crockett
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- Moya Crockett
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4 sleep myths you need to stop believing right now, according to scientists
No, wine before bed won’t help you nod off.
Life
How celebrity fat-shaming affects women’s views of their own bodies
In a new study, psychologists explore how women are influenced by the treatment of famous female bodies in the media.
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
How keeping your own surname changes the way people perceive your marriage
Research suggests staying as ‘Ms’ can influence how outsiders view your relationship. Why is this still an issue in the 21st century?
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
Cycle to work? Here’s why mixing up your route could be better for your health
Making this simple tweak will reduce your exposure to harmful pollution.
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- Moya Crockett
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Careers
The disturbing reason people don’t trust attractive women in the workplace
A new study suggests beautiful businesswomen are viewed with suspicion. In an appearance-obsessed world, it almost seems as though women can’t win.
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
The unexpectedly positive side effect of watching Scandal
New research reveals that political dramas with female lead characters offer much more than just light entertainment.
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- Moya Crockett
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Careers
Why we should all express more gratitude in the workplace
How does better sleep, fewer headaches and healthier eating sound to you?
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- Moya Crockett
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- Moya Crockett
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How our romantic relationships can be affected by what we share on social media
What we share (or don’t share) on social media can dent our relationship satisfaction – but there is an easy way to fix it.
Careers
Why you should be your authentic self in the workplace
New research suggests it’s healthier and more productive to be honest about who you are at work.
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- Moya Crockett
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