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Kindness in the Blood: how helping others reduces inflammation

By Dr David R Hamilton | October 3, 2025

New research shows that being kind to others impacts genes in a way that reduces inflammation.

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“I like your hair” – The Surprising Science of Compliments

By Dr David R Hamilton | October 1, 2025

When we offer a compliment, studies show that we hugely underestimate how good it can make a person feel.

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Stack of zen stones in balance at seashore. There's a large flat one on the bottom that represents the long part of a see saw, with smaller piles of zen stones at either end. The 'see saw' is balanced on the tip of a triangular stone. It's on a rock with sea and blue sky in the background.

The Opposite of Stress? It’s Not What You Think

By Dr David R Hamilton | September 10, 2025

When you think about the opposite of stress, what comes to mind? Peace? Calm? Relaxation? These are really just the absence of stress, not its opposite.

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The Gratitude Trick that Boosts Mood and Sleep

By Dr David R Hamilton | August 6, 2025

The Gratitude Trick that Boosts Mood and Sleep This week’s Better You, Backed by Science email is…

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