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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

I have gap teeth. Should I fix them?

The dental prosthetics market is booming, driven more by aesthetics than health concerns.
#mental-health
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Crap jobs, fewer homes, less money, toxic politics. And peak happiness eludes the young: who knew? | Zoe Williams

45 is now considered the age of peak happiness, with substantial increases in life satisfaction reported after 40.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

An Epidemic of Need: The Surge in Childhood Psychiatric Diagnoses

The rise in childhood diagnoses reflects societal shifts in understanding rather than an actual increase in mental health issues.
Expanded definitions in DSM-5 blur the lines of mental health diagnostics and increase access.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Crap jobs, fewer homes, less money, toxic politics. And peak happiness eludes the young: who knew? | Zoe Williams

45 is now considered the age of peak happiness, with substantial increases in life satisfaction reported after 40.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

An Epidemic of Need: The Surge in Childhood Psychiatric Diagnoses

The rise in childhood diagnoses reflects societal shifts in understanding rather than an actual increase in mental health issues.
Expanded definitions in DSM-5 blur the lines of mental health diagnostics and increase access.
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Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It is about vulnerable guys': violent far-right groups in Sweden recruit boys as young as 10

Rise in Nazi salute among youth linked to public figures' actions, indicating normalization of far-right behaviors.
Growing far-right extremism in Sweden necessitates urgent intervention efforts.
Marketing tech
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Murderer, abuser, billionaire or cheater - my week dating creepy AI boyfriends

Many users of virtual companionship apps actively seek out toxic and abusive character traits.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Flamboyance, creativity, club culture and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again

The 1980s, often blamed for societal issues, also sparked a positive culture of creativity and style celebrated in current exhibitions.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
UK politics

Martin Breheny: Scrapping All-Ireland round-robin system isn't 'a joke' - Congress vote shows how unpopular it has become

Substance is often overshadowed by sensationalism in public discourse, leading to a decline in meaningful discussions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Medicine

Cannabis Tops Alcohol as Americans' Daily Drug of Choice

Cannabis has become the daily drug of choice over alcohol for Americans, with a significant increase in high-frequency use over the past three decades.
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