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That's that me…Earl Grey tea Key Takeaways Black tea's lower caffeine content can offer mood-boosting effects similar to coffee, but with less jitteriness and insomnia.

In comparison to a regular cup of coffee, electrolyte drinks may be more effective in restoring true energy, too, especially in the long term.

Trio friendships can trigger insecurity and exclusion. Experts explain why groups of three feel unbalanced—and how to build healthier, more inclusive bonds.

Losing a close friend can trigger similar reactions in the brain to grieving a death, says science. A neurologist breaks down how your mind reacts to losing a close friend.

Naydeline Mejia Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, FAAN Key Takeaways Losing a friend lights up the same brain regions as physical pain.

It's been my choice to give up the privilege of existing within a society I'm familiar with to live abroad in Paris. Moïse Mbarga-Abega

I live in what's called a chambre de bonne, or maid's room, in Parisian real estate. Nydeline Mejia

Naydeline Mejia Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS Key Takeaways Electrolyte drinks can support hydration, energy, muscle function, and recovery from illness.

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