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Investigating insomnia: our research shows how chronic sleep problems can lead to a spiralling decline in mental health

Chronic insomnia sparks mental health deterioration.

#InsomniaImpact
#SleepDeprivation
#SleepAndHealth

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The rise of robo-retail: Who gets left behind when retail is automated?

Robots replacing cashiers in stores.
Self-service shopping on the rise.

#RetailAutomation
#RoboRetail
#AutomationImpact

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One million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes – what you need to know

1 million people in England could have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.

#type2diabetes
#undiagnoseddiabetes
#beatdiabetes

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‘Digitising’ your wardrobe can help you save money and make sustainable fashion choices

Digitizing your wardrobe helps you track clothes & avoid impulse buys.

#DigitalWardrobe
#ClosetGoals
#ReduceWaste

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How to buy sustainable salmon: an expert guide to navigating the nuance of eco-labels

Understand nuances of eco labels for eco-conscious seafood shopping.

#SustainableSeafood
#EcoFriendlyEating
#SalmonShopping

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Why forgetting is a normal function of memory – and when to worry

Forgetfulness: a normal function of memory

#MemoryScience
#ForgetToRemember
#MemoryOptimization

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The collapse of The Body Shop shows that ‘ethical’ branding is not a free pass to commercial success

Body Shop’s ethical image crumbles: Lessons for businesses.

#EthicalBranding
#BodyShopCollapse
#CommercialReality
#BrandEthics

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How teenagers navigate the nuances of social media – and what adults can learn from them

Teens demonstrate nuanced understanding of social media dynamics.

#TeenInsights
#DigitalWisdom
#SocialMediaSavvy

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Is Valentine’s Day worth the romantic investment? Here’s what we can learn from economics

Love and economics intersect on Valentine’s Day.

#ValentinesDayEconomics
#LoveAndMoney
#RomanticInvestments