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Behavioral expert explains why people should regularly treat themselves after starting a new workout

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A daily practice could help ease your anxiety.

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Experts agree that one simple 15-minute daily exercise kills anxiety, boosts self-worth

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New research says you haven't peaked in your 20s.

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Researchers reveal the age most hit their 'functional peak' and it's not their 20s

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Experts aren't saying "don't worry" but do say "worry for a half hour."

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Experts say this daily 30-minute or less technique stops your worries from running wild

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Take stock of your feelings, and the other person’s, before you decide what kind of forgiveness to offer.

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A counseling professor unpacks the difference between letting go and making up

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Malaria researchers are getting closer to outsmarting the world’s deadliest parasite

New research promises life saving progress in a long fought battle.

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Psychologist offers imaginative tip on how to tolerate insufferable people with grace

Just be the tree.

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New study suggests compassion, patience, and self-control are great 'selfish' choices for your own happiness

Being a good person is good for you, not just others.

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Neurologist explains why 'novelty' is a brilliant workout for your brain's health

Plus five other things to consider for your mental exercise.

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Juice cleanses, charcoal supplements and foot patches – is detoxing worth the hype?

The pain is only worth the gain when there is gain to be had.

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Antibiotic resistance could undo a century of medical progress – but four advances are changing the story

Common infections are growing harder to treat with existing treatments.

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Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill

Hitting pause, questioning, and connecting the dots before hitting share

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CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives

From The Office to Grey's Anatomy, what TV gets right and wrong about this life-saving technique.

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Doctor says 'temptation bundling' can help cement good habits and make chores enjoyable

There's a way that you can look forward to doing chores.

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New study finds psilocybin could be a breakthrough in reducing depression in cancer patients

The stronger the dose, the better the effect.

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Former monk explains how to transform your debilitating anxiety into a performance enhancer

You can choose anxiety or excitement.

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Instead of 'to-do' lists, these successful people leverage 'done' lists to be more productive

“Progress is one of the fastest ways to reduce stress and stay motivated."

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Business coach shares how tiny everyday 'micro-decisions' can build your self-confidence

Small steps that lead to big changes.

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Blind patient regains sight after receiving breakthrough 3D-printed cornea implant

This could help millions with corneal blindness.

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Productivity experts say the easiest way to build positive habits is by adding them to ones you already have

Do you know how to habit stack?

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Doctor shares 'realistic' 3-step practice to beat seasonal depression

A lot of people feel down in the winter. Here's how to perk up.

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