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Health

Genetic test helps people avoid statins that may cause them pain

Many people who take statins ditch them due to painful side effects. But genetic testing can help choose the right drug, minimising this risk

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Childhood exercise may protect against memory loss in old age

Life

Childhood exercise may protect against memory loss in old age

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Health

From statistics to surgery to psychology: Our favourite reads

Culture

Are atheists really morally depraved? The idea defies logic

Humans

Are atheists really morally depraved? The idea defies logic

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Apps on phone

Technology

One day without notifications changes behaviour for two years

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How to turn Facebook into a weaponised AI propaganda machine

Technology

How to turn Facebook into a weaponised AI propaganda machine

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Awesome awe: The emotion that gives us superpowers

Health

Awesome awe: The emotion that gives us superpowers

Features

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Humans

Con artists took me for a ride. Here's how to protect yourself

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Humans

Experiences or stuff, what's the best buy for a happiness boost?

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Sironi

Humans

Why help a torturer come to terms with their past?

Françoise Sironi is one of the few people in the world to treat perpetrators of atrocities. She explains what motivates her

Features

Life

Even toddlers expect bullies to get more than their fair share

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Humans

Don't feel sorry for apologising – it could be good for you

Features

Humans

To steal an advantage in the Brexit talks try a Superman pose

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Health

Eating a low carb breakfast may make you a more tolerant person

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