MORE ME, NOW: IS NARCISSISM ON THE RISE?

Are we becoming more narcissistic? And is social media behind the seemingly growing ‘me crowd?

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BETTER OUT THAN IN

The Mediterranean diet will increase flatulence, but it has benefits for you and the planet

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Regularly drinking coffee may help to protect your heart

Researchers at the Heart and Vascular Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary, have found that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may help protect your cardiovascular system.

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LONELINESS: IS IT INEVITABLE IN A MODERN WORLD?

Young or old, rich or poor, many of us will experience a longing for social contact at some point in our lives. But loneliness doesn't have to be inevitable...

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THE NET IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR FOLK WISDOM

Every culture on Earth, and even some groups of animals, have traditions and rituals for sharing knowledge vital for survival

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Bizarre "alien simulation' study shows how COVID panic-buying was a natural response

New research from the University of New South Wales has demonstrated how people react differently to change

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The risk of developing a genetic disease drops off as we age

It's widely known that as we age, our immune systems become weaker and slower to respond to infection, leaving us at a greater risk of becoming ill. But when it comes to developing genetic diseases, the risk of us getting ill actually wanes with age, a study carried out at the University of Oxford has found.

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Rise in childhood short-sightedness linked to increase in screen time and time spent indoors during COVID-19 lockdowns

More time spent indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic may have caused a significant rise in childhood short-sightedness, according to a new Hong Kong study.

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WHAT'S IT LIKE TO FLY TO THE EDGE OF SPACE?

Dave Mackay, Virgin Galactic's chief pilot, reveals what it's like to ride a rocket ship to the stars...

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Wider World Of Glow-In-The-Dark Life Forms

A few years ago, scientists believed only a tiny band of creatures could emit light. But a string of new discoveries has illuminated a wider world of glow-in-the-dark life forms

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