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Why excessive positivity is bad for your health and mental well-being

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Why excessive positivity is bad for your health and mental well-being

There are real benefits to a positive mindset, but the idea that we should always look on the bright side has gone too far. Research into toxic positivity can help restore balance

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Bioelectronic patch uses living bacteria to treat psoriasis in mice

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Smartphone use can actually help teenagers boost their mood

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To stay alive, try being more female

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Ancient viruses in the human genome linked to mental health conditions

People with higher genetic risk for depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are more likely to have unusual activity levels of "fossil viruses" in their genomes

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Could mental health conditions be 'transmitted' among teen classmates?

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Keto diet may accelerate organ ageing

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Why it's vital we fight prejudices about the elderly once and for all

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