Australian Men's Fitness

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“One of the biggest things I learned to work on – which massively improved the broken relationship I had with my body – was to talk to myself in a nicer way. When I stopped asking myself questions like, what’s wrong with me? Why aren’t I as lean as h

Men's Health Australia

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If alcohol helps you decompress after work, do another activity that helps you relax. It could be a short workout or committing to a daily stroll. Or something more explicitly stress-busting like meditating or writing down whatever is on your mind, s

Woman's Weekly

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£12.99, SHORT BOOKS Find out how blueberries can help with trauma, and how salami might cause depression in this new book from psychiatrist and nutrition specialist, Dr Uma Naidoo. Packed with fascinating science and delicious recipes, it shows how w

Cosmopolitan South Africa

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My boyfriend Kurt and I knew it sounded . crazy We were unmarried and in our 20s, had only been dating for six months, and were already in couples counselling. That’s why we didn’t tell . anyone We were nervous enough about it – I was legit shaking d

Visi

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Hi my name is Mohale and I am anxious. I am here because… well, you know why. There has been a lot of talk about being okay with not being okay. Fair enough. I live with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, so that’s how I’ve been navigating the world for m

Psychologies

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I had a parent with an addiction that I was exposed to for 27 years. My home life was unsafe and unstable. In my early 20s, my behaviour became chaotic and I self-medicated, didn’t eat well and engaged in risky lifestyle choices. At 25, I realised I

People

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Mark Henick was just 15 when his depression—an unrelenting cycle of suicide attempts and hospitalizations since he was 12—sent him clambering up the rail of the bridge near his home in rural Cape Breton, Canada. It was late on a cold night in March 2

Femina

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Have you been snapping lately, or finding yourself in a constant state of anxiety, fuelled by an addled brain? Or do you find yourself oscillating between a gamut of emotions—a bit too overwhelming to be processed easily? Fret not, as what you might

Psychologies

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Life has been unsettled to say the least and waiting for it all to be over isn’t an option any more. But what if we could navigate change with emotional flexibility? What if we could let go of our need for certainty and make plans more suited to our

Psychologies

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Despite the very best efforts of our education system, it is struggling to cope with fully supporting the emotional wellbeing of our children within the curriculum. Have you ever felt that you would love to help, but were powerless to act? Well, here

Psychologies

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Retreats are a chance to step away from your life, but they are never an escape from it. Wherever you go, you carry yourself with you, so the healing trick on any retreat is to be able to pick up the tips, tools and techniques you need to make your l

Chat

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Research shows having more than 10 sexual partners in a lifetime is linked to an increased chance of a cancer diagnosis.** The study was based on data from over 5,000 people aged 50+ in England. In comparison to women who reported no sexual partner o

Women's Fitness

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‘Exercise has hugely benefited my mental health in recent years. Working up a sweat helps my anxiety by forcing my mind to focus on something other than my thoughts, and the endorphin boost brings down my cortisol levels. I also feel a huge sense of

Your Family

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There’s nothing more frustrating than a child who zones out when you need them to pay attention to what you’re saying. ‘We can all relate to moments when our patience has run out and we’ve resorted to shouting or giving in and doing the requested tas

WHO

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It seems congratulations are in order for Amanda Bynes and her fiancé Paul Michael, with the pair announcing that they’re expecting their first child together! Taking to Instagram on March 18, the actress posted a picture of a sonogram with the simpl

Field & Stream

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I’m a little sad to see the number of issues of F&S reduced, but I must say that the Edge Issue (April-May 2018) is outstanding. You have set the bar very high. Paul Bowman, via email LEADING EDGE I thought your April-May edition was just great. I’m

Futurity

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A new study finds that mothers’ use of antidepressants during early pregnancy does not increase the risk of their children developing autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conditions previously associated with these medications. After c

Mother & Baby India

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● Try not to fight in front of your child as it affects her conscious and unconscious. ● If she has been exposed to conflict, after you calm down, try and understand what your fight was about in the first place. ● Try and see how it must have looked

Futurity

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Happy new year and thanks for reading! To close out 2018, here are the 10 most popular stories we published in 2018. The team that gripes together, sticks together. “It’s likely that other cases will be discovered now.” “The days when a programmer co

You South Africa

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Common signs and symptoms of low testosterone include: ■ Low libido ■ Decrease in sexual performance ■ Erectile dysfunction ■ Loss of muscle mass and physical strength ■ Developing a large belly or “man boobs” ■ Joint pain ■ Excessive sweating ■ Poor

5280 Magazine

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“I ask my patients about how alcohol impacts their relationships, and they tell me their kids get upset when they drink, mostly because they are less present and don’t pay attention —Dr. Susan Calcaterra, addiction medicine physician, UCHealth Univer

Independent on Saturday

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BEING with family and close friends, laughing out loud, enjoying a hot cup of tea and helping another person. These are some of the “happy places” for South Africans as shown by a survey by the SA Rooibos Council (Sarc) which has found the pandemic s

Psychologies

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WHAT MAKES you feel hopeful? Project HOPE is a non-profit endeavour by photographer Senem Peace. Her photo series aims to create awareness of our mental health and raise donations for the Mental Health Foundation. Peace began the programme by photogr

New Zealand Listener

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Demand tends to outstrip supply when it comes to mental-health care and everyone has heard stories about people struggling to find the help they need. The answer, particularly for younger sufferers, may be to fill the gap with digital technology. Pae

Woman's Own

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Pat Sowa, 54, says: ‘What Kerry and I both experienced took our friendship to another level. When Cam was diagnosed, it felt so huge and I instinctively wanted to be there to help. During that time, Kerry confided in me, and I felt honoured to be abl

Woman's Own

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1 PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR THOUGHTS The way you think affects how you feel and behave. Work on responding to irrational thoughts with something helpful. 2 CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS To become mentally strong, you also need to learn to control your emotions,

Woman's Day Magazine NZ

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She’s one of the most established food writers in the country and has built a career editing cookbooks, presenting TV shows and writing columns in acclaimed publications, but things haven’t always been easy for MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leon

Your Horse

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Next store manager Andrea Hawkins says that since the pandemic hit, hacking has provided a much-needed escape. “It has been a stressful year in retail. Hacking takes me to a different world and I’m going into the winter feeling more motivated than ev

Girlfriend Australia

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Yep, the stats are seriously scary. But why is it that more women than men are diagnosed with mental health conditions, yet so many men are paying the ultimate price? Well, there’s a couple of different reasons. Firstly, the key word here is ‘diagno

WHO

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Manson’s former personal assistant claimed that he “frequently became violent” and would throw glass plates and heavy objects. She also alleged the singer offered her up for sexual encounters with collaborators and continued to harass her after their