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Sense and Sensibility Adaptation Mirrors Gen Z's Housing

A new film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility reframes the novel's themes of financial precarity and sisterhood for a generation grappling

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Guardian Blind Date Miklos Minnie Bull and Last date outcome

A blind date at The Bull and Last in London ended with mutual respect and good conversation but no romantic spark, with Miklos rating the evening a 9/10

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Clinical psychologist launches human-led

Dr Patapia Tzotzoli has founded My Triage Network to combat the fragmented mental health support system. The service uses expert clinical judgement, not algorithms, to match individuals with the right therapists.

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Female Brain Changes Differ in Puberty, Pregnancy

A new study finds puberty and pregnancy trigger similar widespread gray matter loss in the female brain, while menopause temporarily pauses typical

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Men Overestimate Women's Objectification Rates, Study Finds

New research reveals men estimate young women experience sexual objectification more frequently than women themselves report, challenging assumptions about

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Financial Coach Shares 8 Ways to Ease Money Talks

Financial coach Sara Jane Maxwell outlines eight strategies for couples to discuss finances with less stress, addressing shame, communication styles, and

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Money Dysmorphia Distorts Financial Reality, Expert Says

A distorted perception of one's financial health, termed 'money dysmorphia,' can cause anxiety and harmful spending or saving behaviors, according to money

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AI Companions Boost Mental Health but Harm Offline Bonds

A study finds AI chatbots with simulated empathy improve users' psychological wellbeing but reduce their social wellbeing by making them withdraw from

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Carers find intimacy by relinquishing

A couple in their fifties, both with full-time caring responsibilities, describe how scheduled weekly sex and a deliberate surrender of control helps them

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Violent Pornography Linked to Poorer Sexual Health

A study of young adults in Spain finds watching violent online pornography is associated with lower empathy, reduced sexual assertiveness, and greater

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Matilda of Flanders: Norman Co-Ruler

Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, was a key political and financial architect of the Norman Conquest, despite her absence from the Bayeux embroidery.

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Menopause Unmasks Autism and ADHD in Women

A women's health expert explains how hormonal changes during perimenopause can reveal previously undiagnosed ADHD and autism in midlife women, highlighting

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Study: Most would trade personal happiness

A UK study finds 87% would accept lower personal life satisfaction for a more equal society, challenging the idea that fairness views are purely political.

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Nostalgia anchors modern loneliness

Psychologists explain how nostalgia can boost wellbeing by fostering identity and connection, but warn it becomes unhealthy when used to escape an

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Violence drives German psychiatric staff to accept coercion

A nationwide survey of 1,585 German psychiatric staff found that exposure to workplace violence and insecurity is linked to more accepting attitudes toward coercive measures.

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The Moment of Clarity in Turbulence

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Researchers Identify Key Factors Driving Prejudice Against Asexual Individuals

A recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research found that prejudice against asexual individuals stems from rigid societal expectations regarding sex and romance.

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Understanding the Roots of Infidelity: How Childhood Experiences Can Contribute to Affairs

A psychotherapist explains how early life experiences can influence adult relationships and increase the likelihood of infidelity

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Rebuilding After Infidelity: What Every Betrayed Partner Needs to Consider

An affair can shatter trust and leave couples wondering if their relationship can ever feel safe again. But what is the work needed to help some couples rebuild?

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The Impact of Infidelity on Self-Esteem and Recovery

An affair can deeply affect self-esteem, reinforcing insecurities and challenging one's sense of worth. However, experts emphasize that betrayal is a reflection of the unfaithful partner's choices, not the betrayed individual's value. Rebuilding self-esteem involves reconnecting with personal identity, seeking support, and separating the affair from one's self-worth.

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Turn Your Year Around with These Goal-Setting Tips

It's not too late to turn your year around and achieve your goals. A goal-setting expert shares five mistakes to avoid and practical tips to help you stay on track.

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A Newfound Connection with Nature After Loss

A woman shares her experience of finding solace in nature after the loss of her husband, describing how birds began behaving strangely towards her and how it changed her perspective on the natural world.

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Preparing for the End of Life Can Help Us Live More Fully Now

Experts and readers share their insights on how contemplating death can help us value life and live more fully.