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Storing too many digital items on your devices could be a sign of a disorder, experts say

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Practicing self-compassion could be the key to overcoming post-election stress

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Cynics not only lose out on friendships, love and opportunity — they’re also wrong about human nature

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It’s ugly out there. 5 tips for talking to those with divergent views

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How a practice called forest bathing can boost your physical and mental health

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How to cope with post-Election Day stress

Knowing what you are and are not looking for can make a difference.

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My social media is helpful and positive. Here is how yours can be, too

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Why you’re more likely to solve your problems on a therapist’s sofa than on social media

"I voted" stickers are seen in the Polk County Election Office during early voting, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa.

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If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress

Delaying opening your apps in the morning could set you up for a better day, experts said.

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One change I made to my social media use made a big difference on my mood

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Happiness: Is your glass half full?

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Sleep: Are you getting enough?

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Alcohol: Are you drinking too much?

Relationships

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Your kid’s teachers are not the enemy. How to handle the parent-teacher conference

Parents are worried that their anger might be influencing their children. Here’s what experts say

New to manhood at age 35: How one guy is learning about masculinity

5 ways to support your friends with cancer, according to CNN’s Sara Sidner

More straight couples are calling each other partner. Here’s why

Fitness

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Why you should keep exercising in cold weather

Sitting too much linked to heart disease –– even if you work out, according to new study

Want to live an extra 5 to 10 years? Adopt this habit, study suggests

Knee pain in the US increased 65% over the past 20 years. Easy exercises can help

Want to lower your blood pressure? Try 5 more minutes of exercise

Food

New cookbook encourages cooks to follow charts, not recipes

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, you need to start prepping today

5 tips to wean yourself off added sugar

Does your teen consume protein supplements? Here’s what experts say

Your preference for spicy foods may be all in your head

Sleep

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Study expands the science on the link between sleep and dementia

Ready to ‘fall back’? How to help your baby adjust their sleep to the time change

Life with narcolepsy: ‘It’s not a joke, it’s a very serious illness’

Why the US kept Daylight Saving Time

Childhood sleep issues may raise suicide risk, study finds

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