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These are the most narcissistic countries in the world, study suggests

Plus, why some groups are more likely to be self-obsessed, no matter their nationality
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How can I banish the January blues?

Don't let January get you down. Here's how to beat the winter blues
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Is psychopathy born or bred?

For years, scientists have argued over whether psychopathy is learned or inherited. Brain imaging is now offering an unexpected verdict
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We finally know how little exercise you need to actually make a real difference

New studies suggest just a few minutes of exercise a day can dramatically improve your health and longevity.
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How small changes to the way you breathe can transform your health

Breathing is something we do unconsciously. But knowing when and how to take conscious deep breaths could unlock a host of benefits
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Dry January: The ultimate science-backed guide to finally giving up alcohol

Need help getting through the month? Science can help.
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Forget drinking in moderation: Why abstinence is your best option for a healthier life

Sobering science tells us that no amount of booze is good for our health. So should we rethink the way we drink?
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Most people think social media is bad for kids. Australia is trying to prove it

The country has banned kids from using social media. The world is watching to see what happens next
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What your life would be like without an inner voice

People whose lives aren’t narrated by a voice in their head may have ‘anendophasia’. Experts are now investigating what’s actually going on in there
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We may finally have a way to reverse grey hair

The hidden trigger behind greying hair may have finally come to light. And it could hold the key to slowing ageing
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Do I have alexithymia?

If you struggle to identify your feelings on a regular basis, you might just have alexithymia – here's how you can know if you do
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Men’s brains may age faster than women’s, suggests major new study

Brain ageing is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease
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A daily dose of cheese could reduce your dementia risk, study finds

Cheese could be gouda for your brain? You better brie-leve it
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How stable is my personality?

Various studies have looked at how personality changes over our lives
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How to build the mindset now proven to slow ageing

How much could a change of attitude change your life?
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Looking at certain kinds of art may boost your heart health, doctors say

How a little creative escape can influence your physiology
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I zapped my vagus nerve every day for a month to fight anxiety. Here's what happened

Can a wearable neuromodulation device that delivers small electric shocks banish anxiety?
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11 surprisingly simple, expert-backed fixes for dramatically better sleep

Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time, even sleep scientists
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4 key numbers that could reshape the ‘masculinity crisis’ debate

Are gender-equality gains coming at men’s expense, as some claim? The data tells a more complex story
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How should you talk to someone who has just lost a pet?

Just as with human bereavement, losing a pet can cause intense grief
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I keep having nightmares. Should I be worried?

Some recent research has made headlines by linking frequent nightmares to an increased risk of dementia. Should we be worried?
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How does the timing of puberty affect a person's long-term health?

New research suggests that the timing of your puberty may affect your long-term health, including heart disease, diabetes and asthma
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These two simple numbers can predict your heart disease risk

Could a new calculation based on two commonly tracked metrics offer a cheat code for your long-term health?
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