One well-documented difference between men and women is their varying attitudes towards risk.
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Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things. In reality, individuals with dementia will not only experience issues in other areas of cognition like learning, thinking, comprehension and judgement, but they may also experience changes in behaviour.
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When we think of spring, we might imagine rebirth and renewal that comes with the warmer weather and longer days. It’s usually a time to celebrate, flock to spring flower festivals and spend more time in nature.
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Moody, withdrawn, down. These words are often used by parents of teens. And young people may say they feel so “depressed” about upcoming exams, or that the world is “just so depressing” these days.
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Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure, which can worsen if not properly managed.
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We all know worrying isn’t helpful.
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Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of negative thoughts? Maybe you ruminate on past mistakes, worry excessively about the future, or imagine worst-case scenarios?
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The act of colouring can work in a similar way to mindfulness, by helping people stay focused on the present.
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If you hate Mondays, you’re most certainly in good company. After a couple of days off, many of us have difficulty settling back into our routines and work duties. You may even have dread and anxiety that seeps into the weekend in the form of “Sunday scaries”.
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In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, often leaving us feeling drained and disconnected from our own happiness.
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True happiness is a complex and subjective state of being, but there are several fundamental principles and practices that can contribute to a deeper sense of fulfilment and contentment in life.
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Depression is a direct cause of type 2 diabetes and not just because people may be overweight, new research suggests.
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the sight of clutter and mess in your home? Have you walked in the door only to feel overloaded by scattered papers, unwashed dishes and clothes in disarray? Maybe you’ve even had arguments because it bothers you more than it bothers you partner or housemates.
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Even tech experts have been astonished by the recent, rapid growth of AI technology, able to hold human-like conversations in multiple languages, create music and pass medical exams.
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Depression is a common experience, yet many people find it difficult to talk about. Here, one reader gives her account of the dark, overwhelming feelings that engulfed her one night and how she dealt with them.
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At this time of year it’s common to be seeking relief from winter bugs, but if you are currently taking antidepressants, it’s important for you (and your pharmacist) to consider potential interactions with any new medicines.
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They seem to come from nowhere, beating the odds and the ‘big guys’ with just their innate talents. Even when they lose, we support the underdogs … but why?
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Sisu may hold the secret to boosting our mental health and wellbeing. Why not embrace this Finnish concept to help you win at life and find fortitude in the face of adversity.
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We are facing a mental health crisis. Teenagers and young adults are more depressed, suicidal, anxious and lonely than ever before.
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It’s not uncommon for people living with dementia to experience fluctuations in their cognitive abilities and levels of awareness. These fluctuations can be distressing for caregivers, who never know what to expect from one day to the next.
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Financial stress is affecting us in many different ways. Some people are struggling to pay bills, feed the family, or maintain a place to live. Others are meeting their basic needs but are dipping into their savings for extras.
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Bombarded by mixed messages on social media, lacking suitable role models and dealing with unmet emotional needs, boys are struggling to cope. Yet there are ways parents can change the narrative and help them to thrive.
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Researchers from University College London have mapped the parts of the brain that support our ability to solve problems without prior experience – otherwise known as fluid intelligence.
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You’re walking down a busy street on your way to work. You pass a busker playing a song you haven’t heard in years. Now suddenly, instead of noticing all the goings on in the city around you, you’re mentally reliving the first time you heard the song. Hearing that piece of music takes you right back to where you were, who you were with and the feelings associated with that memory.
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