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The Real dangers of Belly fat

If you do nothing else today to protect your health, consider taking an honest measurement of your waist. Stand up straight, exhale (no sucking...

Gaming addiction classified as disorder by WHO

Gaming addiction is to be listed as a mental health condition for the first time by the World Health Organization. Symptoms include: impaired control over...

13 Signs of High Emotional Intelligence

In 1995, psychologist and science journalist Daniel Goleman published a book introducing most of the world to the nascent concept of emotional intelligence. The...

How your mindset determines your health

It’s not just how much exercise you do but how you compare yourself with your friends that really determines your fitness. Scientists at Stanford University...

Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Mind

It would be foolish to believe that depression can be overcome with a single solution. But for some people, the light at the end of...

Bipolar Disorder Symptoms You Might Be Ignoring

There are two commonly diagnosed types of bipolar disorder, a mental illness characterized by mood swings from emotional highs to lows. People with bipolar...

No hugging: are we living through a crisis of touch?

Strokes and hugs are being edged out of our lives, with doctors, teachers and colleagues increasingly hesitant about social touching. Is this hyper vigilance...

Why being a loner may be good for your health

We tend to decry being alone. But emerging research suggests some potential benefits to being a loner – including for our creativity, mental health...

Can’t Sleep? It Could be Down to Genetics

Researchers have identified specific genes that may trigger the development of sleep problems, and have also demonstrated a genetic link between insomnia and psychiatric...

Positive attitude may be secret to long life

A recent study, published in the scientific journal International Psychogeriatrics, suggests exceptional longevity can be achieved through a combination of positive attitude, resilience to...

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