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Professional cuddler hosts hug parties where strangers can snuggle in a group – what is cuddle therapy?
Trevor Hooton aka 'Treasure' has clients queuing up for professional hugs, and has started offering cuddle parties.
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Emily Atack and Fearne Cotton receive 'disturbing' messages and photos after sexual harassment podcast
The TV stars had been discussing online sexual harassment in the new episode of Happy Place.
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Feeling Tired All The Time (TATT)? Simple ways to boost your energy levels
Suffering from TATT? Here's how to combat the exhaustion.
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Vision boards and habit trackers: How to achieve your goals this year
Already given up on your new year goals? Here's how to get back on track.
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Brendan Fraser's Critics Choice Awards tears: The science behind why we cry
Everything you need to know about blubbing. From why we cry to the gender tear divide.
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Blue Monday: Is it really the most depressing day of the year?
Is Blue Monday a myth or are we actually suffering from the January Blues?
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Signs and symptoms of panic attacks and what to do if you're experiencing one, following Prince Harry's reveal.
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How to make friends as an adult
As children we often take making new friends for granted, but what's the best way to broaden your circle as an adult?
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Best morning routine to banish January blues, according to experts
Follow this minute-by-minute morning routine and you'll start 2023 feeling on peak form, say experts.
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Why don't I feel festive? Psychologist explains why it's 'totally okay' to be short of Christmas cheer
'You don’t have to switch into a cheerful mulled wine supping, mince pie eating headspace just because it's December,' says Dr Marianne Trent.
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Winter solstice 2022: What is it, when is it and how is it celebrated?
The winter solstice falls on Wednesday 21 December – but what does that mean and how can we mark the day properly?
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What is borderline personality disorder? Joe Tracini shares his experience in powerful Zoe Ball interview: 'I'm not fine'
'I can't find a reason to live most days, but I can always find a reason not to die,' says the actor on BBC Radio 2.
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Charlotte Church reveals impact of being sexually objectified as a teenage star
The singer experienced global fame from the age of just 12 years old.
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What to do if your child has a panic attack, as Rod Stewart discusses son’s health scare
Here are the symptoms to look out for, what causes them in children, and how to help.
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Kathy Burke considered taking own life during menopause: 'I’ve always had bouts of depression, but this was something else entirely'
Kathy Burke admits to having had bleak thoughts at her lowest point, but now the 58-year-old is relieved to have come out the other side.
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Shania Twain reveals heartbreaking reason she would 'flatten' her breasts growing up
The singer has said she felt 'ashamed of being a girl' as she recounts childhood abuse.
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UK areas where women work the longest hours per week have been revealed
The data found that women based in Northern Ireland, South East England and the West Midlands amassed the most time on the clock.
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Should fairy tales be cancelled? Mum believes they create 'depression and anxiety'
Bushra Shaikh, a mum of three, revealed she believes fairy tales can negatively influence children during an appearance on Good Morning Britain.
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Jonnie Irwin concerned his kids won’t remember him: How to prepare children for death
Preparing children for the loss of a loved one is incredibly hard, but also incredibly important.
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Roman Kemp urges Brits to stop saying they're fine: 'There are devastating consequences'
Two-thirds of adults will tell their friends and family they're 'fine' over the Christmas period even when they're not, according to new research.
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My marriage ended six weeks after my miscarriage
Actress Steph Parry was devastated when her marriage ended six weeks after her miscarriage. Here's how she found happiness again.
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What is body dysmorphia? The condition Chris Moyles has been affected by explained
Here are the signs and symptoms, treatment options and causes to be aware of.
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UK mothers 'three times more likely to die’ during and after pregnancy than in Norway and Denmark, study suggests
A new study reveals shocking insights into UK maternal death rates around the time of pregnancy.
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Why do we get anxious when hungover? 'Hanxiety' explained by expert
Dr Marianne Trent is here to answer all your questions.
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How to cope if you're suffering from SAD this winter, from lifestyle changes to light boxes
Seasonal Affective Disorder often strikes in winter, experienced by around two million people in the UK.
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UK areas with most improved rates of happiness, anxiety and life satisfaction revealed
While new ONS data shows average ratings of personal wellbeing have increased across the UK, particularly in one region, they still remain below pre-COVID-19 levels.