Most 'science-backed' self-improvement fads are bogus, but here are the ones you should try

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Each week, it can seem like there's a new trend aimed at making you slimmer, happier, or more productive. Most of them claim to be backed by psychological or physiological research, but many of them are not.

We created this list to help you sort out which tricks might be helpful and which ones are better ignored. Take a look.