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- Workout plateaus, where progress slows or stalls despite continued training, are common and can occur once the body adapts to a new workout or due to insufficient recovery.
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- In ths article, The Guardian asks experts to tackle the big parenting questions of our time. Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley tells the paper that it's not necessarily harmful to post pictures of your children online. However, it's important to be respectful and considerate of their future feelings about these posts.
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- The Orange Day Sengawa, also known as the Cafe of Mistaken Orders, hires elderly people with dementia to work as servers once a month. The Tokyo cafe provides a safe space for dementia patients to interact with new people and feel productive, which can help slow the progression of the disease.
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- Ageing is not necessarily a process of cognitive and physical decline, according to Daniel Levitin, professor of neuroscience at McGill University. He argues that older adults can be superior in problem-solving skills, particularly those that involve experience and accumulated knowledge.
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- Relationship anxiety is a persistent fear of rejection or unexpected abandonment in a relationship, even when it has historically been stable and loving. This anxiety can lead to problems that may jeopardize the relationship.
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- Many people are surprised by the sound of their own voice when they hear it on a recording, with 58% of people in a recent survey stating they didn't like listening to themselves.
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- Tami Manis, a nurse from Knoxville, Tennessee, has grown a mullet that is 5 feet, 8 inches long, four inches longer than her height. She started growing it in 1990 and it has become an intrinsic part of her identity.
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- Nadine Levy explains how the practice of mindfulness can help individuals explore the meaning in their lives and make more conscious decisions about how they spend their time. She encourages a responsive and inquisitive approach to oneself and others, which can lead to greater clarity about how daily decisions align with deeper intentions.
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- The Guardian's Simon Usborne argues that in today’s increasingly divided culture, the art of debate has been lost. But pros say there are still ways to argue effectively without fuelling this division.
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- In a world where decluttering has become a popular trend, thanks to the likes of Marie Kondo, there’s a growing backlash from environmentalists, feminists, design maximalists, and book lovers.
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- Arwa Mahdawi shares small things that can enhance everyday life, including using a fancy goblet for ice cream, enjoying a cup of tea, and using a herbal nasal inhaler for mood alteration.
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- Travel writer Carey Jones suggests embracing jet lag when travelling, as it can lead to unique experiences and memories.
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- Texting has become the default mode of communication, replacing letters, voice mails, phone calls, and emails, but the collapse of contexts makes it difficult to know which rules to follow. The rules of texting have been disrupted by the global pandemic, social media apps, and the breakdown of work-life boundaries, leading to contradictory advice and generational differences in texting etiquette.
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- In today’s society, the pressure to constantly be productive can lead to a host of well documented ill-effects. Experts suggest that if one is not getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night, incorporating an afternoon nap could be beneficial.
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- In recent research, music has been shown to have a profound effect on our physical and mental health, helping to reduce blood pressure, alleviate stress and trigger the release of dopamine—a neurotransmitter that affects our mood and sense of happiness.
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- The wellness industry is seeing a rise in rugged wellness podcasts and newsletters, often fronted by bearded men, offering insights backed by science and a range of behavioural and therapeutic suggestions. The Guardian's Emma Brockes asks: Is it Goop for guys?
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- In the Washington Post, Jerry Brewer argues that a scandal involving the head of the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) is indicative of the sexism that exists in many systems around the world. He calls for greater gender diversity in leadership roles and for people to be more aware of the tactics used by those who abuse their power to avoid accountability.
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- The article discusses the emergence of a new life stage between career and old age, as people are living longer and often have 20 years or more of active life after retirement. This stage, referred to as the "Encore Years," can be a rewarding phase but the transition into it can be challenging, especially for those whose identities were closely tied to their careers.
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- Diversity is beneficial for both society and individuals, with research showing that connections between different groups of people enhance peace, prosperity, and social progress, writes The Atlantic's Arthur C. Brooks. However, humans have a strong "homophily bias," preferring to associate with people similar to themselves.
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- You only get married once, lifelong bachelor Joseph Potenzano tells the Washington Post. In his case, that's almost certainly true: He's set to wed his friend Mary Elkind at the age of 93.
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