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When toys take overLiz Hollis’s mother still fondly remembers the three toys she had as a child in the 50s. Liz herself also recalls most of her own from the 70s. |
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We know what she wantsLiz Hollis investigates the ever more manipulative ways that children are being targeted as consumers. |
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Sperm warfareFrom radio-controlled valves to ultrasound, male contraception is going high-tech |
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Dulling downFor many of today’s professionals, the challenges of a once-fulfilling career have been replaced by tedium. Liz Hollis investigates life in the bored room. |
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Groom for improvementIn an intense job market men are realising that the image they present is vital and they need professional help to get it right. Liz Hollis discusses what women have known for a long time |
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Spoilt for choiceLiz Hollis explains why having too many options is bad for us, and how quick decisions can make us happier. | >
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Judgment daysNew research has confirmed that our moods and aptitudes follow a pattern each week. So, asks Liz Hollis, how can we ride the swings and roundabouts to our advantage? |
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Fight the fearScared of the drill, needle and That Chair? Liz Hollis opens wide and reports on the new technology to help you deal with dentalphobia |
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Work out how your body clock ticksChronobiologists – scientists of the body clock – believe that understanding how it functions can help you plan the way you work, writes Liz Hollis |