Walking towards Plaza del Obradoiro to reach the cathedral's facade to complete the Camino. Hayley Kadrou / The National

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Psychology of a bargain: Why people spend more during sales – and how to stop

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IVF is one of the more popular methods to tackle infertility. Reuters

UAE experts on what to know about reproductive health

Doctors and specialists from the region discuss common misconceptions, how to empower couples and innovation in fertility treatments

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What is meno-washing? What to look out for in products marketed for menopause

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Hyrox in Abu Dhabi: How first-time and seasoned participants are preparing

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Is calorie counting hurting male mental health?

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Hocus focus: Can you finish reading this article - and what does it mean if not?

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Cortisol cocktails promising stress relief are trending – but do they work?

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Calorie-restrictive diets could cut out nutrients essential for brain health, especially among men. Getty

Is calorie counting hurting male mental health?

A new study has linked restrictive diets with depression, with a higher correlation in male research subjects

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Hocus focus: Can you finish reading this article - and what does it mean if not?

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Cortisol cocktails promising stress relief are trending – but do they work?

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Could ChatGPT be your new therapist?

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