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Why giving up on goals is good for you, and how to know which to ditch

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Why giving up on goals is good for you, and how to know which to ditch

We admire grit and perseverance, but surprising research suggests that giving up on ambitions in the right way can actually improve our physical and mental health

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Our bodies are ageing faster than ever. Can we hit the brakes?

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US public health system is flying blind after major cuts

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Testosterone helps libido in menopause – can it treat other symptoms?

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Why group exercise is better than working out alone

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How to nurture infant microbiomes for a lifetime of good mental health

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Everything is perimenopause now – but what if it’s not?

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The extraordinary influence of the lymphatic system on our health

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The extraordinary influence of the lymphatic system on our health

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We're starting to understand why childhood adversity leaves its mark

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School phone bans may actually harm some students' mental health

The evidence to support phone bans in schools has been inconclusive, and now it seems that the move could harm some students' mental health in a particular way

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A radical rethink of what makes your diet healthy or bad for you

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Therapy may be the most effective way to ease irritable bowel syndrome

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Why not all ultra-processed foods are bad for you

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Why everything you thought you knew about your immune system is wrong

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