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The meaning of happiness

What is happiness? Tiffany Watt Smith charts how its definition has changed over time, from chance emotion to something that can be measured and controlled.

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Domestic titans

Feeling trapped by the idea that an impenetrable carapace of space trash could surround the planet, Elvia Wilk turned to thoughts of the new worlds still to be revealed here on Earth.

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Heating up and drying out

Menopause doesn’t have to signify old age, but when your body feels like it’s letting you down, it’s hard not to believe that your useful life may be over.

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A reflection on art in a mental hospital

Artist Beth Hopkins explains how she used her experience of researching the Adamson Collection to create an embroidered wall hanging.

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  • Wholesome advice against the abuse of hot liquors, particularly of coffee, chocolate, tea, brandy, and strong-waters. With directions to know what constitutions they suit, and when the use of them may be profitable or hurtful / by Dr. Duncan ... ; Done out of French.
  • The influence of tropical climates, more especially the climate of India on European constitutions; the principal effects and diseases thereby induced, their prevention or removal, and the means of preserving health in hot climates, rendered obvious to Europeans of every capacity : an essay / by James Johnson.
  • The method and means of enjoying health, vigour and long life. Adapting peculiar courses, for different constitutions; ages; abilities; valetudinary states; individual proprieties; habituated customs, and passions of mind. Suting preservatives, and correctives; to every person, for attainment thereof ... And passions of mind ... / [Everard Maynwaringe].
  • The method and means of enjoying health, vigour and long life. Adapting peculiar courses, for different constitutions; ages; abilities; valetudinary states; individual proprieties; habituated customs, and passions of mind. Suting preservatives, and correctives; to every person, for attainment thereof ... And passions of mind ... / [Everard Maynwaringe].
  • Kekule, Ueber die Constitution und die Metapmorphosen...
  • St. George's Hospital and the Constitution Arch, Hyde Park Corner. Engraving.
  • Cupiss' Constitution Powder : minimum net weight 5 kilos. (500 doses)
  • St. George's Hospital and the Constitution Arch, Hyde Park Corner. Wood engraving.
  • Cupiss' Constitution Balls : vital facts about your cattle! / Francis Cupiss Ltd.
  • Cupiss' Constitution Balls : vital facts about your cattle! / Francis Cupiss Ltd.
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