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Medical Myths

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Medical Myths

An invisible effect of lockdown

By Claudia Hammond

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Medical Myths
The link between teen sleep and mood
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
Why stroking is good for you
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
Why future feelings are hard to predict
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
Are we naturally lazy?
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
When you should take notes by hand
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
Eight ways to procrastinate less
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
How to stay cool in a heatwave
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
Six myths about hay fever
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
Does drinking milk make stronger bones?
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
Five ways to hack your memory
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
Five myths about coping with the cold
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
Five myths about broken bones
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
The surprising truth about loneliness
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
Five myths about first aid
By Claudia Hammond
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Medical Myths
How your mindset determines your health
By Claudia Hammond

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