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Forget taking shortcuts with fancy supplements. The key to vitality is exercise, diet, sleeping – and coffee
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You are not a failure if you are struggling with Dry January
Not once in my 20 odd years of drinking did I ever manage to do Dry January
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The four stages of changing your mindset to eat better
If you’ve tried numerous strategies to losing weight with little effect, taking a psychological approach to eating may help you
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Britain’s obsession with wellness is making us sick
Our intensified consciousness of physical symptoms is making us ill – from anxiety, and from overdiagnosis and overtreatment
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While my husband may prefer me mute, I will continue to sing this Christmas for my mental health
I am not very good at singing, but I don’t think being good at something should be a requirement for doing it. See also: cooking, sport, sex
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I embody the hottest, most un-cheugy look at the moment – Frazzled English Woman
Of all the crazy twists and turns that this year has brought us. the most unexpected has been the news that I am now considered trendy
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Christmas is a moment for thought, rest and reflection – not conspicuous consumption
Galloping inflation, interest rate hikes, and the prospect of zillion-pound energy bills mean consumer confidence is at an historic low
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I like Lewis Capaldi, but he's proof there's a great double standard in music
The pop-star is a joy for his ordinariness – so why can't female singers act just as 'normally' without being mercilessly picked on?
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A psychologist's guide to the best gifts for children
No matter your budget – and the anxiety that alone can bring – you can find presents that are enjoyable while still aiding their development
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How to survive the pressures of being a carer
For unpaid carers, the usual advice on how to reduce stress is often unrealistic – here are other ways to cope with a demanding routine
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This is how the cold affects your brain
You can’t change the weather but you certainly have total control over how you approach it
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How talking to your pain can have surprising results
Psychological techniques are gaining increasing attention for their role in treating chronic pain – we look at the newest
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Britain's children are still suffering post-lockdown – these five things could help
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'I had a stroke when I was 64 – here's what I wish I had known before'
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'I took magic mushrooms at 64 and the fog I've lived under my whole life lifted'
After successful clinical trials of psilocybin for treating depression, there are now calls for its wider use
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Can’t sleep? This surprising tip may help
Here’s how to manage your anxiety and finally get a decent night’s kip, with help from a seasoned insomniac
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‘I suddenly realised that I was living with a vicious bully – me’
When your inner critic prevents you from forming relationships and pursuing opportunities, it’s time to take control
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‘I’ve had embarrassing encounters – but I suppose I’m lucky that I don’t remember them’
For Hum Fleming, epilepsy means friends and family can appear to be total strangers and global events like the pandemic are a blur
