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You may have heard of the concept of affirmations in relation to spirituality or mental wellness. The practice is based on the idea that we…
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If you believe you have developed an addiction to alcohol, and that drinking is controlling your life, you may have tried Alcoholics Anonymous at some…
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It was once believed that brain changes and damage were irreversible, and that the adult brain was generally unmalleable. New research has discovered that the…