mental wellbeing
26 Apr
Why is Your Mental Health Vital to Recovering from Injury?
Suffering an injury is never a fun experience. Injuries can be derailing experiences, taking us off-course and into a new stage of life where many things are put on hold. This can be debilitating in more ways than one – …
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21 Mar
The Growing Demand For Mental Health Workers
Mental health has become an increasingly important issue in modern society. With the prevalence of mental health conditions on the rise, there is a growing demand for mental health workers who can provide support and treatment to those who need …
Continue ReadingSurvey Results: How does climate change effect your health?
Last month, we launched a talkhealth members’ survey to gather data on our community’s perceptions of climate change and how it relates to their health. Largely, the data shows that even though the majority of people believe more needs to …
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3 Oct
Journey To Self-Acceptance Through Professional Help
It’s important to take care of your mental health. The last couple of years have been difficult for everyone thanks to the pandemic, cost-of-living crisis, and current political landscape. That, coupled with individual past experiences and traumatic issues, can cause …
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28 Apr
Why more and more people are turning to a career in therapy
In recent years, there has been greater acceptance of mental health concerns and those affected by them. There has also been more research into the causes and treatments of mental health conditions, which has helped to improve outcomes for many …
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3 Aug
Stress Chest Pain & Natural Remedies to Help
Although anxiety is a mental concept, it can have a significant impact on the physical body. Our breath becomes more shallow, we may start sweating and even become nauseous and jittery. One frightening but well recognised symptom of anxiety and …
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3 Aug
5 Resources Veterans Can Take Advantage of Today
Transitioning from active military duty to civilian life can be understandably challenging for a number of veterans. Fortunately, there are an abundant number of resources that are available to help the veteran in your life, whether it’s assistance with their …
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3 Jul
10 Ways To Deal With Pandemic Stress & Overwhelm
The pandemic is having a considerable effect on many people in different ways, whether physically, financially or emotionally. The situation piles stress and worry on top of pre-existing difficulties and challenges in our lives, and not being able to …
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5 Jun
Ask the experts…mental health and sleep
Sleep and mental health tend to have a kind of "chicken and egg" relationship.
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28 May
talkhealth community’s recommendations for self-isolation week nine: refocussing on mental health
Every week, we’re sharing your recommendations for how best to pass the time during this period of social distancing. Many thanks to everyone who has filled in our survey. We’ll get through social isolation/distancing by pulling together as a community …
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14 May
How is sleep so important in the story of our health?
When we sleep, we allow our bodies to go into a deep state of healing and repair. This is where our bodies do their recovery work. When we hinder our sleep with poor routine, toxins, and stress, over long periods …
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7 May
The art of staying resilient during social distancing
It’s totally normal to feel demotivated and a bit upside down during these times. There are lots of ways to help get you motivated and back on form again. Here are my tips for creating good days and lifting myself …
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5 May
Toxic aluminium link with autism and Alzheimer’s – latest research
Toxic aluminium link with autism and Alzheimer’s – latest research
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22 Apr
Air pollution linked to mental health issues
Air pollution linked to mental health issues
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15 Apr
How to prevent backache when you’re working from home
Working from home has become the new norm for many of us – swapping our commutes and desks for sofas and cramped kitchen tables. It’s no wonder that come 2pm, your back is cruncher than a crisp bread and your …
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9 Apr
talkhealth community’s recommendations for self-isolating week two: mental health
Every week, we’re sharing your recommendations for how best to pass the time during this period of social distancing. Many thanks to everyone who has filled in our survey already; if you haven’t had a chance yet, please do take …
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2 Apr
How to practice self-care
Rachel Letham is a success coach who works primarily with business owners who want to ‘level up’ their business while maintaining a work/life balance. She also focusses on self-care and positive mindset activation. She writes regularly on the role of …
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27 Feb
Having trouble getting all your MICRO and MACRO NUTRIENTS cleanly?
?Have you tried MICRO ALGAE??As well as containing Proteins, Lipids, and Carbohydrates, it’s also a powerhouse of Vitamins A C & E, various B Vitamins, and minerals Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, and Iodine.?THE BENEFITS✔️I use Micro Algae in place of …
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26 Feb
The importance of hydration
Now that exercising has become a social status symbol and there are so many people training for the very first time in their lives just to look good and compete with the “Joneses”, it is interesting to realise how the …
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17 Feb
MINDFUL LIVING SHOW 6-7 March 2020, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, N1 0QH
talkhealth will be returning to The Mindful Living Show next month, equipped with all kinds of samples and information about our various support programmes. The largest event in the UK of its kind, the show is a two-day extravaganza of …
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20 Jan
THE SLEEP SHOW 6-7 March 2020, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, N1 0QH
Sleep well, live happy – something not enough of us are doing. Sleep has become a big topic of conversation in recent years, largely because too few of us are getting enough of it. Countless magazines and blogs talk about …
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5 Jan
How to reach your health goals this year
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, give up smoking, or just try something new, New Year’s Resolutions are tough! According to statistics, most people who set resolutions were likely to give up by 12th January. Here are some tips to …
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2 Jan
Top tips for beating the January blues
January can be a difficult time. Once the festive season is over, there are still two solid months left of dark, cold days to endure. For many of us, January is also a time where we feel our worst, and …
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25 Nov
Self Care Twitter Chat Highlights
To mark Self Care Week (18-24 November 2019) we hosted a live Self Care Twitter Chat, where individuals and organisations were invited to discuss self-care routines, mental health issues and more. We received a massive response, reaching over 119,817 views …
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25 Nov
Self-compassion and kindness
A conversation I had with a recently arrived graduate in London inspired me to write this blog post. As it happens, this newbie reminded me of how, at some stage, it becomes so easy in London to lose track of …
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12 Nov
Key findings of the Health Profile for England report
The Health Profile for England report was published in September 2018 and is a comprehensive report covering life expectancy, major causes of death, mortality trends, child health, inequality in health, wider determinants of health and current health protection issues. The data and …
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6 Nov
5 effective ways to prevent loneliness this winter
According to a recent study, lonely people who suffer with heart problems are up to three times more likely to die one year after being hospitalised and discharged. However, it’s not just those with heart problems that are affected. Loneliness …
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25 Oct
5 easy ways to get active during winter
Darker mornings and evenings, freezing cold weather and constant rain all make it very difficult to motivate ourselves into staying fit and healthy during winter. If you’re struggling to stay inspired to stick to a fitness regime, or would just …
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15 Oct
How Anxiety Arrived With the Menopause
Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms of the menopause, yet it’s not one that is immediately associated with this period of change during a woman’s midlife. When you think of the menopause, you probably think of hot flushes. …
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10 Oct
How to look after your mental health
As today is World Mental Health Day and this week is Mental Health Awareness week, we wanted to share with you a few ways that can really help improve your mental health. Mental health is something that affects lots of …
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27 Sep
How to overcome autumn anxiety
This week marked the official start to autumn and for many of us, the change in season brings lots of new changes and challenges. The days get shorter, which means less sunlight and vitamin D, and the weather gets colder …
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27 Sep
7 reasons you have brain fog & what to do
Brain fog is a term you may have used before to describe a moment where you forget what you were saying or doing but it could be a symptom of a more serious medical condition. Brain fog can be associated …
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23 Sep
Buddy up – The key to a healthier you
So, come on, how many times have you talked yourself out of going for a jog? We hear it all the time; I am so unfit, It’s raining, it’s too hot, I haven’t got the right gear, I just don’t …
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20 Sep
Antidepressants, students & mental health care, sugar tax & tea-drinking benefits
Missed out on all the latest health news this week? Catch up now… Most common antidepressant does little to relieve depression symptoms New research suggests that the most common antidepressant actually does little to relieve symptoms of depression. The largest …
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17 Sep
Advocacy at the doctors
“Do something your future self will be thankful for,” -unknown Imagine, two individuals, experiencing similar chronic health issues go to the doctor’s office. The first one roughly explains their symptoms, doesn’t feel prepared, is in a deep desire for relief, …
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6 Sep
Diet drink risks, suicide rates, vegans & strokes & more
Check out our health roundup, featuring all the latest health news from this week. Two diet drinks a day can increase death risk by 26% Consuming two or more diet drinks a day can increase your chances of dying by …
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30 Aug
The Importance of Magnesium
According to the Mental Health Foundation, these days more than 32% of people in the UK keep thinking about work all the time, ¼ actually places their own personal health at risk just to meet deadlines and 1/5 believes that …
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23 Aug
Dealing with Stress – How to prevent anxiety from ruining important relationships
Chronic stress is a bummer. It can have a devastating effect on the body. It can lead to low energy, loss of libido, stomach problems, headaches, insomnia and more. Not only will the body be an absolute wreck when experiencing …
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21 Aug
Recovery
“Some days there won’t be a song in your heart, sing anyway.” – Emory Austin Recovery takes everything you don’t feel like you have. It takes the energy you scrape from the bottom of the barrel to someday feel normal …
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19 Aug
Daily wellbeing practice in setting boundaries for greater self compassion, respect, and happiness
?????♂️???♀️??? “Daring to set boundaries is about the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” – Brene Brown ? I am learning to love and accept who I am right now. It is a practice I have been …
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12 Aug
? Anxiety ?
? As a sufferer of Anxiety my whole life, I have learned and practiced some affective strategies that have enabled me to overcome the fear-based personality that was once stopping me from living a happy and free life, and reaching …
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6 Aug
Look After Your Mental Health With A Good Night’s Sleep
There’s a close relationship between sleep and mental health. Lack of sleep can affect mental health but mental health problems can also affect how well you sleep – both the quantity and the quality of it – so it’s extremely …
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5 Aug
What does abundance mean to you? ???✨??
To me it means knowing we are totally in control of our own health & happiness. ? A mindset that always sees the best in every situation, whether it brings an abundance of joy or teaching us to grow through …
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30 Jul
Simple steps for growing your daily wellbeing & long term happiness
? Know what your body needs to heal & meal prep in advance to make it easier for you to stay on track. ? Drink plenty of water daily. Take a thermos with you so you can fill with hot …
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30 Jul
Going Vegan? ?
You may already know of the many benefits of going Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Flexitarian; ? To name a few: * Better digestion * Improved metabolism * Improved energy levels * Improved circulation * Healthy weight loss * Improved detoxification ability …
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19 Jul
NHS Texting Results, Skin Cancer Rates, Child Mental Health & More
Have you missed out on the health news this week? Catch up now. In other news, we’ve heard the weather is set to turn this weekend so have your umbrellas at the ready! NHS plans to text patients results The …
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17 Jul
Feeling run down? Tired all the time? Running on empty?
Getting really good quality sleep can make an enormous difference to our health and wellbeing. Here are my top ten tips for getting a really good night"s sleep. Some may be surprising!
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18 Jun
Belittling psychiatric assessments are creating a storm of depression and suicide among trans patients
By Christopher Inglefield, plastic surgeon and medical director at the London Transgender Clinic. Around forty per cent of transgender people have attempted to take their own lives at some point in time. That’s a shocking, harrowing statistic, supplied by the National …
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3 Jun
Trauma in childhood can affect your health
In the mid 90s a team of researchers from a private healthcare company in America made a startling discovery. They asked over 17,000 people about their experiences of abuse and trauma in childhood, and followed them over 15 years. They …
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28 May
Support for Carers
Unpaid carers are a lifeline to those they look after and are of huge benefit to society as a whole. A staggering 7 million of us in the UK are carers and so the relief to NHS services is truly …
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22 May
The long-term effects of concussion in sport
Concussion in sport is an issue that’s hit the headlines with increasing frequency over the last few years, but how much do we really know about the long-term effects of head injuries? What do we know so far? In short, …
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8 May
Living with Depression
Depression is a severe mental disorder and usually is not taken very seriously. For the majority, depression is almost the same thing as being sad. However, a person with depression knows the difference. Living with depression is one of the …
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16 Apr
Going On Holiday with ME / CFS and Fibromyalgia
I used to really look forward to my holidays, but when I became ill with ME, the thought of going away… honestly – it became a bit of an ordeal for me. This can happen when you are struggling with …
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2 Apr
Sleep
We spend a third of lives doing it. It’s vital to our health and wellbeing. And yet we don’t always pay enough attention to why we need it! The answer of course is sleep – something that every single one …
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28 Mar
Apple Watch ECG, Tampon Tax Fund, Wine Cancer Risks & More
Have you not had time to catch up on all the latest health news this week, 29th March? Don’t worry! We’ve summarised some of the key stories for you. Drinking one bottle of wine causes the same cancer risks as …
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26 Mar
Listen To Your Body – It Knows What It’s Talking About
Many things contributed to my recovery from ME. Many, many things actually: Getting the nutrition and supplements right to support my body in starting to fire up the processes that it had forgotten how to do properly Protecting my weak …
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22 Mar
DIY Cervical Cancer Kits, Stress Dogs in Schools, Superdrug Breast Checks & More
If you’ve not had time to catch up on all the latest health news this week (22nd March), don’t worry! We’ve summarised some of the key stories for you. Dogs needed to reduce stress in schools The University of Buckingham …
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21 Mar
Adjusting To A Chronic Illness Diagnosis
Around 15 million people in the UK have a diagnosed chronic illness and recent research indicates that this number is only going to increase. In the UK, the most common chronic illnesses are asthma, diabetes and coronary heart disease. …
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14 Mar
A&E Waiting Times, Prostate Cancer Treatment, Cholesterol & More
If you’ve not had time to catch up on all the latest health news this week (11th March), we’ve summarised some of the key stories for you. A new drug to lower cholesterol A new type of drug, called Bempedoic …
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13 Mar
What is ‘healthy’ when you’re chronically ill?
It has been almost eight years since I first started feeling unwell. This was a something that niggled me at first but would go on to engulf my life at the ripe age of 22. I’ve written about my diagnosis …
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22 Feb
Health round up – exercise & weight loss, asthma & young people, PTSD
This week in the news about health (22 February 2019) we look at exercise and weight loss, young deaths in the UK from asthma and PTSD in young people. Short bursts of exercise is good for weight loss According to …
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15 Feb
IBS Weight Gain and Bloating
I’m the girl on Instagram showing my ‘best life’. I like to show off my love for fashion and life in general through pictures! This is the superficial me, I portray on my socials. Every since having IBS (c), I …
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13 Feb
“Be-friend your mind, be-friend your life: mindfulness and self-care”
1 in 5 people in the developed world live with chronic pain. 1 in 3 live with a long-term health condition (LTC). 2 out of 3 adults will experience mental illness over their lifetime. Advances in acute medical care are …
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8 Feb
Genes & depression, mobile phones & children, meat consumption and talkhealth’s FREE well-being programme’s launched!
This week in health (8 February 2019) some of the key stories are summarised below. And to help with your overall health and well-being, we’ve launched mywellbeing this week – a FREE support programme for anyone wanting to improve their physical …
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1 Feb
Cancer screening, social prescribing & antibiotic resistance
This week in health – 1 February 2019 This week one of the main stories has been about social prescribing. We also cover what might happen within in the NHS with a no deal Brexit. And cancer screening backlog and …
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22 Jan
Low Fodmap Diet is Not for Everyone
Greetings! It is the IBS savvy teen, Laura. Being in the IBS community for quite some time, I thought I should share my experience with the lowfod map diet. If you do not know what that is, it is an …
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18 Jan
Correct portion size, diet, sandwich carers, cancer & more
This week in health – 18 January 2019. This week we look at diet, portion size, research into concussion with premiership footballers, and teenage cancer and more. A snapshot of some of the key stories in health can be found …
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16 Jan
Chronic Pain and Mental Health
When it comes to our physical health problems, it’s important that we also consider our mental wellbeing. As a psychotherapist with a background in Health Psychology, the link between our physical and mental health is always at the forefront of …
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20 Dec
Super advice from our Ask the Expert session on work/life balance
Work/life balance is probably underrated as a major factor in people’s mental wellbeing. The truth is that some people thrive on working long, hard hours and some people don’t. In contrast, some people want to work more than they currently …
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15 Dec
Why we can’t define human gender at birth
As a surgeon who’s treated many patients transitioning from one gender to another, I know there are myriad complex reasons behind that decision, reasons which are not yet fully understood by science. But what we do know is that those in the trans community often suffer greatly just to get to …
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14 Dec
Walking with the Ramblers – the perfect way to keep fit in the great British countryside
Walking in the great British countryside can be one of the most relaxing and refreshing ways anyone can spend their free time. A little gentle exercise, fresh air and – in many places, wonderful views – are all well known …
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4 Dec
Girl with a story about her nine-year struggle with anorexia on Kickstarter
To have anorexia is not a fad, it’s not your decision – which is what many people mistakenly believe. This is a serious psychological disorder that, in this particular category, has one of the highest mortality rates. No one wants …
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23 Nov
This week in health – 23 November 2018
News about diabetes and mental health continue to top the agendas for the media channels – and these are topics that talkhealth really cares about, too. Catch up with the health news in just 2 minutes. Type 2 diabetes numbers …
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15 Oct
‘Ask the Expert – stress management’ summed up the feelings of the nation
Our monthly series of mental wellbeing sessions continued on Thursday last week (11 October) when we focused on stress management. Jayne Ellis and Teyhou Smyth kindly returned to answer people’s questions on this very sensitive subject. As usual with mental …
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4 Oct
Ask the Expert Anxiety day raised many issues
With mental wellbeing and anxiety being such hot topics at talkhealth at the moment it’s no surprise that our Ask the Expert online clinic on these subjects last month was well attended. Here are talkhealth we never know what topics and …
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3 Oct
Can Psychic Readings Promote Emotional Health?
Psychic readings have been around since hope became a source of inspiration for many. Some critics and supporters claim to be for and against psychic readings and what they attempt to offer their clients. But whether or not the readings …
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