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Majority of people return lost wallets – here's the psychology and which countries are the most honest
Majority of people return lost wallets – here's the psychology and which countries are the most honest

According to new research, there's no need to be so cynical – it turns out most people in the world are honourable enough to return a lost wallet, especially if it contains a lot of cash.

More Gen Z teenagers are leaving sex until later
More Gen Z teenagers are leaving sex until later

Gen Z teenagers are leaving sex until later, and it could mean they lead healthier lives, say researchers

Baby born smaller than a can of coke defies the odds to reach first birthday
Baby born smaller than a can of coke defies the odds to reach first birthday

A baby who was smaller than a can of coke when she was born has defied the odds to celebrate her first birthday with her doting mum and dad.

Spending two hours a week in nature is linked to better health and well-being
Spending two hours a week in nature is linked to better health and well-being

We found that people who spent at least two hours a week in nature were more likely to report "good" health or "high" levels of well-being than people who spent no time in nature.

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How not to resolve your marriage conflict
How not to resolve your marriage conflict

I always knew that communication would be the key to a successful marriage, and forgiveness should be the first thing that comes to my mind when I get offended. However it is always easier said than done.

Why I won't be cheering for Australia in this year's Rugby World Cup
Why I won't be cheering for Australia in this year's Rugby World Cup

In light of the Israel Falou case, I now have absolutely no connection, no affinity with this Australian Rugby side. I could not care less if they win or lose now.

Lessons from a mission trip in Japan
Lessons from a mission trip in Japan

Shinto views and beliefs permeate much of Japanese culture but there's so much potential to reach the unreached in Japan because people do want to hear about Jesus

What Orwell's '1984' tells us about today's world, 70 years after it was published
What Orwell's '1984' tells us about today's world, 70 years after it was published

The techniques and technologies described in the novel are very much present in today's world.

Are you burnt out at work? Ask yourself these 4 questions
Are you burnt out at work? Ask yourself these 4 questions

In today's digital age, we're losing the ability to switch off from our work.

Health Check: what's the best way to sit?
Health Check: what's the best way to sit?

Particularly when we're sitting for long periods at a desk, there are a few things we should keep in mind.

Millennial non-Christians more interested in Christianity than older generations - study
Millennial non-Christians more interested in Christianity than older generations - study

Millennial non-Christians are more likely than older non-Christians to be interested in spiritual issues, according to new research from Barna.

Why fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced
Why fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced

Fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced, with the rates falling 18% between 2008 and 2016.

What the UK population will look like by 2061 under hard, soft or no Brexit scenarios
What the UK population will look like by 2061 under hard, soft or no Brexit scenarios

With the British parliament still deadlocked, the UK's future Brexit strategy is not yet set in stone. Whatever path the UK chooses from here will have an impact on the future of British immigration policy – and therefore on the size of the population.

'This Country' actor Michael Sleggs, 33, reveals he's dying of cancer and is leaning on his Christian faith
'This Country' actor Michael Sleggs, 33, reveals he's dying of cancer and is leaning on his Christian faith

"If you dont know Jesus already, my only hope is that you get to know him before you get to my state. He'll totally rock your world in the best way!" the 33-year-old said in a moving social media post.

Bad economic news increases suicide rates, according to new research
Bad economic news increases suicide rates, according to new research

A slowdown in the economy, job losses, business closures, increasing energy bills: it's not surprising that relentless negative reporting of economic downturns is impacting people's emotional health.