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How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)

How to be kind to yourself (without going to a day spa)

A one-off trip to a day spa is unlikely to transform your mental health. But these expert tips might help you cut yourself some slack.

Self-love when is it healthy and when is it narcissistic

Self-love: when is it healthy and when is it narcissistic?

There’s a firm line between healthy forms of loving yourself, and narcissistic forms. But how do we distinguish between them?

5 books to read if you loved One Day

5 books to read if you loved One Day

If you fell in love with Dexter and Emma in One Day, you're sure to do the same with the characters in these funny and moving books.

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid.

Kiley Reid’s book Come and Get It explores money, status and desire

Kiley Reid’s new novel is about money, but it also explores the gap between our imagined selves and what our actions reveal.

Why the contraceptive pill affects the brain and regulation of emotions

Why the contraceptive pill affects the brain and regulation of emotions

Oral contraceptives modify the menstrual cycle, but that they also reach the brain, including regions important for regulating emotions.

Immunologist explains: Why your immune system requires a fine balance to work properly

Immunologist explains: Why your immune system requires a fine balance to work properly

Your immune system requires a delicate balance to operate properly. An immunologist explains why.

What will you read at the beach this summer? We asked 6 avid readers

What will you read at the beach this summer? We asked 6 avid readers

What do avid readers choose to read on holiday? The answers include romance fiction, science-fiction classics, a French detective and more.

What is intersectionality?

What is intersectionality? A behaviour expert explains

In modern conversations on race and politics, a popular buzzword has emerged to describe the impact of belonging to multiple social categories.

5 ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve sports performance

5 ways to take control of your menstrual cycle and improve sports performance

Understanding your menstrual cycle and taking a proactive approach to your period is vital to improving sports performance. Here's why.