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Blue Monday? Five easy ways to find joy in January

Feeling Down in January? Here's What Actually Helps (And What Doesn't)

What Happened

BBC published lifestyle advice for dealing with January blues, suggesting five methods to improve mood during what's commonly called "Blue Monday" - the third Monday in January, often labeled the most depressing day of the year.

What's In Your Control

• Your daily routine: sleep schedule, exercise, time outdoors
• What you consume: news, social media, food, alcohol
• How you frame this month: as punishment or as preparation for spring
• Your exp...

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weather

Is there more snow and ice on the way?

Weather Forecasters Predict Possible Snow. Winter Continues to Be Winter.

What Happened

BBC meteorologists are analyzing weather patterns and predicting the possibility of additional snow and ice in coming days or weeks. This appears to be routine seasonal weather forecasting during winter months.

What's In Your Control

• Whether you check weather forecasts obsessively or just once per day
• Your home's heating system maintenance and emergency supplies
• Having appropriate winter clothing and footwear ready
• Plan...

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health

Eating too much of these foods is driving the rise in type 2 diabetes, study says

New Study Links Specific Foods to Type 2 Diabetes. Here's What You Can Control About Your Health.

What Happened

Researchers published a study identifying certain foods that correlate with increased type 2 diabetes rates globally. The study analyzed dietary patterns and diabetes prevalence across different populations to establish these connections.

What's In Your Control

• What you choose to eat at your next meal
• Whether you read ingredient labels when shopping
• How often you cook meals at home vs. eating processed foods
• Your daily movement and exercise habits...

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