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5 tips for choosing a self-help book that will actually work
With over 15,000 self-help books published yearly, sifting through so many books can be challenging says Joanna Pozzulo
How social media can ‘trigger’ eating disorders in young people
Misinformation from influencers on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram is a huge problem, experts warn
Identifying pregnancy complications
Dorianne Spiteri shares insights from her research on intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) and pre-eclampsia (PE) syndrome
Nuns’ experiences of solitude reflect modern urban loneliness
Claire Walker explains what 17th-century nuns can teach us about coping with loneliness, a not-so-modern epidemic
Touch can comfort and heal, but could a hug also harm?
Psychologist Brian N. Chin explains why gestures don’t always land as intended and how to get it right
Being a multitasker: a gift or a curse?
I have come to believe that multitasking is a necessary evil, says Claudia Calleja of Woman Unclouded, a go-to portal for women on Malta
Can a 10- or 15-minute workout really help you get fit?
Short workouts can be very effective – offering numerous health benefits with just a small time commitment explains sports scientist Andrew Scott
Why do I procrastinate? And can I do anything about it?
Catherine Houlihan suggests 5 steps to help you tackle obstacles and delaying tactics, and get things done
Whatever happened to Barbie’s feet? – a survey of 2,750 dolls
Barbie trades stilettos for flats when strutting into male-dominated fields but she isn’t ready to ditch the high heels just yet
Women: no one tells you about ‘the pension penalty’
The pension penalty: what women in their twenties and thirties really must understand about their work-life choices