17 Common Parenting Practices That Research Says Damages Children (P)

How well-meaning parents are accidentally damaging their children's mental health with these common mistakes.

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The Way You Think About Getting Older Could Change Your Social Life (M)

How you picture old age may influence the friendships and family relationships you have in it.

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This Common Vitamin Deficiency Is Linked To Much Weaker Muscles

Weak muscles in later life may reveal more than a loss of fitness, as researchers identify a possible nutritional clue.

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Why Closing Your Eyes Can Actually Make It Harder to Hear (M)

We often close our eyes when concentrating on a sound. But research suggests the trick may depend on what is happening around you.

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This Vitamin In The Brain Is Linked To A Lower Risk Of Dementia

A study finds a link between levels of one vitamin in the brain and how well people maintain their cognitive abilities.

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These Women Believe They’re Destined To Be Alone — Researchers Wanted To Know Why (M)

Some women believe romance is permanently out of reach. A study reveals the beliefs driving that feeling.

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4 Personality Traits That Have Powerful Links To Intelligence

Four aspect of personality stands out for their connection to memory, knowledge and cognitive ability.

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This Constipation Drug May Help Clear Depression’s Lingering Brain Fog (M)

Memory and attention problems can persist after depression -- this surprising treatment may help.

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The Easiest Way To Feel Calmer Involves Nature — But Not Going Outside (M)

This quick stress-relief trick could be useful in schools, hospitals and workplaces.

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One Sitting Habit That May Age Your Brain Faster (M)

Not all sitting appears equal. One popular pastime showed much stronger links to poor brain health than others.

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16 Small Changes That Make You Instantly More Attractive (P)

Attraction isn't just about looks. Discover the 16 psychology-backed behaviours that make people more appealing.

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The Vitamin Linked To Better Sleep And Sharper Thinking (M)

Taking higher doses of this supplement enhances sleep and cognition in people with dementia.

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The Age You Use Cannabis Could Change When Psychosis Begins (M)

The relationship between cannabis and psychosis may change as users get older, according to a huge analysis of studies.

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A Popular Fitness Supplement That May Fight Depression (M)

A common muscle-building supplement is showing surprising potential in treating depression.

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Happier Friendships Are Linked To Better Mental And Physical Health Worldwide (M)

A study of more than 200,000 people reveals just how strongly friendships are linked to health.

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10,000 People Tried 6 Gratitude Exercises — One Was Surprisingly Powerful (M)

The most popular gratitude exercise turned out to be the least powerful, while one simple alternative came out on top.

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One Daytime Habit That Separates The Best Sleepers From The Rest (M)

A week of tracking revealed a simple factor linked to deeper, healthier sleep.

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9 Ways People Secretly Judge Your Social Status (P)

Nine subtle signals, behaviours and traits that make people appear more powerful, respected and high status.

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This Diet Could Help People With Schizophrenia And Bipolar Disorder (M)

Within just one month, people with severe mental illness showed metabolic improvements on this diet.

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The Real Reason People Cannot Concentrate Anymore (M)

The problem may not be attention itself -- but what the brain now considers worth focusing on.

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