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Wine is healthy again. Apparently.

A new study suggests wine may slow biological ageing in men. Sounds exciting. Until you read past the headline. I had a closer look at the study and wrote a short article.

The short version: interesting ideas, tempting conclusion, but a lot more ambiguity than the headline suggests.

The deeper you go into it, the less it looks like a story about wine and the more it looks like a story about lifestyle, statistics, and wishful thinking.

The “Wine Is Healthy” Story Returns A new study suggests wine may slow biological ageing in men. So wine is good for you. Again. Right up until you read past the headlines.

Why can rest sometimes feel harder than work? And why does time off not always feel as restful as we expect?

Why Rest Can Feel Harder Than Work Why stopping can feel tiring, even when it is exactly what we need

Therapy isn’t about quick fixes or endless advice.
It’s about working together to understand what’s happening, why it keeps repeating, and how you can regain control.
I offer modern, evidence-based therapy — EMDR, MOL, CBT, and Exposure Therapy - designed to address the sources of distress and help restore control.
Find out more: restorecontrol.co.uk

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jan/02/attention-span-focus-screens-apps-smartphones-social-media

Your attention didn’t collapse. It was stolen Social media and many other facets of modern life are destroying our ability to concentrate. We need to reclaim our minds while we still can

Mental health: Unqualified therapists exploiting vulnerable patients BBC News has spoken to people who had bad experiences with unregistered therapists they found online.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/in-control/202107/why-you-dont-have-worry-about-achieving-goals-anymore

Why You Don't Have to Worry About Achieving Goals Anymore Goal achievement is what you do, you can't help it.

How Should You Talk To A Loved One Who Believes In Conspiracy Theories?

How Should You Talk To A Loved One Who Believes In Conspiracy Theories? By Emily Reynolds. Why do people believe in conspiracy theories — and how should you talk to them? We digest the literature and talk to the experts.

"Exposure" is often recommended by mental health professionals, but how exactly does it work? In this article, you will find a step-by-step explanation about how to face your fears in a safe and controlled way.

How to face your fears effectively: The main principles of exposure therapy. Exposure therapy is very effective, but how exactly does it work? In this article, you will find everything you need to know about how to face your fears.

Nervous about socialising again? Here’s how to handle the end of lockdown

Nervous about socialising again? Here’s how to handle the end of lockdown After a year of Zoom calls and social distancing, we will soon be able to start mingling with friends and work colleagues again. Experts reveal what to do if the very idea brings you out in a cold sweat

COVID-19 and mental health: Feeling anguish is normal and is not a disorder Some therapists are calling for a new way to understand human distress.