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Life
Let us (and science) convince you to get out the board games this Christmas
Monopoly, anyone?
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- Jessica Rapana
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Life
Turning on more lights helps us to feel warmer in winter
Step away from the thermostat.
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- Georgie Young
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Life
Losing sleep? It could be down to the way you’re using social media
Are you losing sleep over social media, literally?
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- Jessica Rapana
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Life
How practising mindfulness could help you overcome your fears
The technique could help us to retrain our brain’s reactions, according to a new study.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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There’s a very scientific reason why helping people feels so good
Being more compassionate is one of the ways you can live a happier life.
Long Reads
Beautiful portraits of centenarians show what joy looks like around the world
Need an instant happiness boost? These touching images are guaranteed to make you smile.
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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People
Vanessa Hudgens just got real about going through a quarter-life crisis at 27
Have you hit a crossroads in life? A huge 75% of us do at a certain age – and Vanessa Hudgens is no different.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
The pill stops you recognising these emotions
A new study has found that women on the Pill are less likely to detect “complex” emotions like contempt and pride.
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- Emily Baker
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Life
“Women are scared to run alone, but running groups are not the answer”
The police have warned women to run in groups to avoid sexual harassment. But why is the responsibility being heaped on us?
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
Incredibly, this is what happens to your body as you fall in love
A new study has found the answers we’ve been looking for.
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- Susan Devaney
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Life
10 hidden benefits of coffee, according to science
Go on, pour yourself another.
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- Stylist Team
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- Anna Brech
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Taking multiple selfies fuels this dubious character trait
Brace yourselves for the results of an eye-opening new study
Careers
These are the buzzwords annoying your colleagues in 2018
Seem familiar?
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- Susan Devaney
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Life
Scientists now think this could be the key to a good night’s sleep
We're listening
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- Susan Devaney
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Life
The one tell-tale sign of a narcissist
(It's not what you would expect)
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- Anna Brech
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Life
The surprising impact a 10-minute walk can have on your brain
And there’s science to back it up.
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- Susan Devaney
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Travel
Why are Londoners so arrogant? Understanding the big city dweller
Have you encountered "low-level London dickheadedness"?
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- Anna Brech
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Life
Why failure may actually be the secret to long-term success
There really is a silver lining to coming second...
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- Nicola Rachel Colyer
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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How an intense friendship can make you lose your sense of self
A new study has found that close relationships can be damaging to your identity
Life
How checking emails after work affects your mental health and relationships
You've got mail...
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- Susan Devaney
- Published