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How the seasons affect your eczema
As we battle through the final stretches of winter, many of us are eyeing our coats and scarves with disdain and fantasising about sunnier days to come. This applies doubly so to people with eczema - many of whom find their symptoms peak in winter and recede with the onset of spring.
Why being kind helps others and benefits you too
We’ve all heard that kindness begins at home, but science suggests it actually stays there, too. We often think of acts of kindness as something that mainly serves others. Yet, evidence shows that what’s good for the receiver is just as good for the giver. We asked experts to break it down for us - and explain how being kind can boost your own wellbeing, in ways that hit closer to home than you might think.
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