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• Confident kids, healthy adults
  Kids with high levels of confidence and self-control are more likely to be healthy in adulthood, say UK researchers.
  Health: The Pulse 26 June 2008
• The winter fitness survival guide
  Does your fitness routine go into hibernation during the colder months? It doesn't have to: there are plenty of ways to stay active and prevent weight gain during winter.
  Health: Features 24 June 2008
• The genetically modified smile
  Half all happiness is in the genes, say psychologists. But even if you're naturally a misery-guts, you can change.
  Health: The Pulse 01 May 2008
• Don't stress
  Impossible work deadlines, a sick child, rising interest rates, traffic gridlock - it's all enough to make you sick. And it often does, unless you know how to manage the tension.
  Health: Features 01 April 2008
• Helping children cope with stress
  When schools and parents work together, even sensitive kids can be taught to deal with life's ups and downs.
  Health: Features 29 January 2008
• Pinning down personality
  Knowing yourself is tricky, and so is personality science. How do we measure personality, and how much can you find out by taking a test?
  Health: Features 06 December 2007

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