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Awe: Science with Sam

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The power of awe: Science with Sam explains

Being awestruck can bring a host of benefits from lowering stress to boosting creativity. But what exactly is awe, and how do we get more of it in our lives?

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Many people with covid-19 have neurological or psychiatric symptoms

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Many people with covid-19 have neurological or psychiatric symptoms

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Naomi Osaka at the French Open in Paris

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Why it's so important we believe people about their mental health

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The mindfulness revolution: A clear-headed look at the evidence

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The mindfulness revolution: A clear-headed look at the evidence

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Multiple negative events before birth could lead to poor mental health

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The science of how lockdown messes with the way we grieve

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The science of how lockdown messes with the way we grieve

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Reporting of US police killings harms Black people's mental health

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Reporting of US police killings harms Black people's mental health

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How to keep your brain healthy: The 7 things you should do every day

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How to keep your brain healthy: The 7 things you should do every day

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How a return to offices after covid-19 lockdown affects mental health

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How a return to offices after covid-19 lockdown affects mental health

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Steven Laureys interview: How meditation can help coronavirus anxiety

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Steven Laureys interview: How meditation can help coronavirus anxiety

Meditation could retune our brains and help us cope with the long-term effects of the pandemic, says neurologist Steven Laureys

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Green spaces aren’t just for nature – they boost our mental health too

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Life in the pandemic is exhausting, but there is hope for calmer times

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Playing smartphone games could help researchers understand the brain

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Pandemic burnout: Do you have it and what can you do about it?

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