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Babies understand mum's tone
Babies understand what their mothers say, even if mum speaks in a language their child has never heard before, new reserach suggests.

'Hot' Rod tops online love connections
If you're looking for love online Rod, Becky, Cameron and Mel seem to have all the luck - or know how to create it.

Longest married couple mark 86 years
The longest-married living couple in the world have celebrated their 86th wedding anniversary.

Marriage is worthwhile - but not at any price
An effective means of reducing the number of unhappy relationships is education.

Finding 'The One' in 2012
Finding "the one" in 2012 is not about abandoning yourself to fairytale notions of romance.

Baby brain is real, and it makes you a better mum
Pregnant women have long complained that their baby bump makes them forgetful. Now a researcher has claimed there may be scientific truth in this ‘baby brain’ syndrome.

Easing family tensions at Xmas
Watch any Hollywood family Christmas movie and chances are there'll be a scene where everyone unleashes their pent-up rage on one another. But it doesn't have to be tense times at the family Christmas do.

'I thought we were inseparable' - Kate Winslet's ex slams split
Kate Winslet’s former flame, male model Louis Dowler, claims the actress wasn't very kind to him when the two split.

Pays to pick friends when picking teams
A new study suggests that favouring friendship over merit doesn't necessarily damage chances of sporting success.

Men say women fuss too much at Christmas: study
For the women racing to order the turkey, wrap the presents and write the cards, here's a handy Christmas tip - stop making it all such a big deal.

Bracing for the bomb when families collide
Christmas can be a potential minefield for step-families.

Aussies have sex to de-stress
Australians are going under cover this Christmas to handle stress, with many using sex as a way to relax.

Yawning is no insult ... it shows someone really cares
When your friend stifles a yawn as you chat, don't be offended. Instead, take it as a compliment.

Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively caught smooching
It's game on for new lovebirds Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds - they've been spotted kissing.

Unhappy at home? Work won't make up for it
Workaholics who are trying to make up for an unhappy home life are deluding themselves, according to a study.