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Why does winter affect my mood?

Do you feel SAD when the chilly season hits? Here’s why, along with symptoms you may relate to and 9 ways to lift your winter mood and tiredness.
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7 ways to get more body confidence

Body confidence is a must for living a happy life, but how do you get there? Discover 7 different ways to be more confident in your body in our guide.
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10 ways to look after your mental health at Christmas

It's important to look after your mental health during the sometimes-stressful festive period. Here are 10 ways you can look after yours this Christmas.
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How to stay positive at Christmas

Staying positive over the festive period may seem like a challenging task after the year we’ve all had... So read our tips for 12 stress-free festivities to try today.
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The circadian rhythm – everything you need to know

Your circadian rhythm is your internal body clock. How much do you know about yours and could it help you get a better night’s sleep?
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Food for your mood

Which foods naturally lift your mood? And which foods can make a bad mood worse? The best feel-good foods and which mood-lowering foods to avoid.
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Stressed children: Symptoms & solutions

How do children manifest stress? And what can you do to help reduce anxiety in a child? Tips for recognising and treating stress in kids.
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Stress relief: How to tackle stress

What are the effects of stress on the body? What are the best ways to manage stress? 11 stress-busting ideas that can improve your well-being.
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Foods that support your memory

Find out more about how these foods that can help your memory. From amino acids to antioxidants, check out the surprising facts on these foods.
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Everything you need to know about cortisol

Cortisol is known as the stress hormone, but is it good or bad? We look at the link between cortisol and stress. Discover all you need to know here.
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Comprehensive guide to stress: Causes, symptoms and effects

A complete guide to the causes, symptoms and effects of stress. How to tell when you are stressed. The best way to manage the negative effects of stress.
Foods that help concentration

Foods that help concentration

Checkout these brain boosting foods that can help improve your concentration and focus. From flax seeds to avocados, read more about it now!
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