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Delaying opening your apps in the morning could set you up for a better day, experts said.
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What experts say about taking psilocybin as an alternative treatment for depression
Volunteering and chatting with people in your community are easy ways to alleviate loneliness, experts said.
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People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference
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What the 5 stages of grief are, and how to get through them
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What is ‘sharenting’? How parents could be harming their kids on social media
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Doing this for 20 seconds a day can relieve stress and anxiety
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Happiness: Is your glass half full?
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Sleep: Are you getting enough?
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More straight couples are calling each other partner. Here’s why
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Fitness

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Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests
Common heart conditions raise the risk of dementia, experts say
Exercise may help you store fat better, new research suggests
Chair yoga is not just for older people. It’s good for everyone, especially the desk-bound
How to lower or eliminate your risk of knee arthritis, according to a new study

Food

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5 tips to wean yourself off added sugar
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Sleep

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