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The Joy of Confidence

Surveys show that women in their 40s are having the best sex of their lives, says Joanna Moorhead. But is this down to self-esteem, hormones - or affairs?
Joanna Moorhead - The Guardian - Wednesday 4th February

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At 48, Philippa is vivacious, attractive and is having the best sex of her life. "It’s [...]

Napping: the expert’s guide »

Napping: the expert’s guide

A short snooze during the day will boost your mood and your intelligence - but there’s more to it than simply closing your eyes
Jennifer Ackerman - The Guardian, Tuesday 27 January 2009

 
For years, napping has been derided as a sign of laziness. We are "caught" napping or "found asleep at the switch". But lately it has [...]

Beer after sport ‘is good for the body’ »

Beer after sport ‘is good for the body’

www.telegraph.co.uk

A beer after playing a game of football, a long run, or a strenuous round of golf can be good for the body, scientists say.

Happiness ‘rubs off on others’ »

Happiness ‘rubs off on others’

news.bbc.co.uk
Happiness is infectious and can "ripple" through social groups, according to US researchers.
A study of 5,000 adults suggests a person’s happiness is dependent on the happiness of those around them.
A friend who becomes happy and lives less than a mile away increases your likelihood of happiness by 25%, the British Medical Journal reported.
But the mood [...]

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