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‘My husband became obsessed with triathlons. It killed our sex life and our marriage’
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Gratitude can improve our mental health. Here’s how to create a practice
Research shows gratitude has a significant inverse relationship to loneliness.
Why stress can cause a stroke in mid life (and how to prevent it)
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Seven truths about affairs that nobody thinks of – until it’s too late
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‘My parents gave me everything – but I was still a victim of neglect’
Telegraph: Children of wealthy parents can feel neglected, due to no emotional support.
Divorce trap: What Kiwis get wrong about long-term love
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I thought life was too short to live without bacon and booze – then I hit 50
Telegraph: As editor for a 'lad's mag', heavy drinking was part of the day job.
Is being busy good for people with ADHD?
NY Times: A structured life with planned routines may ease ADHD symptoms.
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Location sharing is making us miserable. It’s time to say ‘no’
24/7 location sharing invaded our friendships and romances. Is it too late to go back?
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Misdiagnosis of anxiety in women can obscure serious conditions.
I was the first IVF baby – if anything had gone wrong, the world would look different now
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The truth about hot showers: Benefits and hidden risks
'A hot bath or shower should be a treat, not a daily occurrence.'
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