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There are no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods when thinking holistically about health.

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A dietitian explains how flexibility can be healthier than only dieting

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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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Just slowing down gives you time to question and reflect.

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

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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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How do you prevent someone's angry mood from impacting you?

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

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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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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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Spanish psychologist says 'best stage' of life begins with a specific mindset shift, not your age

Your happiness journey can start now.

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Worried about things you can't control? Mental strength trainer's 2-word plan can ease your mind.

Don't think of "it," think of "if."

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Can't stop replaying conversations in your mind? Try this 30-second hack to make it stop.

"It's all about interrupting the pattern."

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