If Dr Google’s making you sick with worry, there’s help
It’s a busy day at the office and your left eye has been twitching uncontrollably. So, out of curiosity and […]
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How not to overeat this Christmas
Christmas is notoriously a time of indulgence: there are all of the chocolates, cheese boards, mince pies, nuts, crisps –
How controlled breathing helps elite athletes – and you can benefit from it too
Professional sport is full of stories of elite athletes “choking” emotionally and mentally under the pressure of competition. One famous
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Anxiety: a playlist to calm the mind from a music therapist
A recent experiment explored whether certain kinds of music can reduce anxiety during a complex task and concluded that some
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What is a psychopath?
Is it possible that you are a psychopath yourself? Millions recently flocked to the cinema to watch Joker, the origin
Snacking: the modern habit that could be putting your health and waistline at risk
Cakes, biscuits and energy bars are, for many people, just staples of everyday life – the snacks that keep them
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Some people benefit from being naturally mentally tough, but it can be taught to those who aren’t
The saying that “whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is simplistic, disingenuous, and potentially destructive. While it’s true that
What makes us happy?
How do you measure happiness? The answer to this question has eluded philosophers, scientists, and researchers for years. As happiness
Fitness trackers and eating disorders – is there a link?
Monitoring exercise and food intake with fitness trackers may not be helpful for everyone. Obsessive behaviours are common among those with
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Active vs Passive Mindset: It’s All Your Fault
The harsh but true reality is that the majority of what happens in your life – positive or negative – is