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A confusing book you can't put down
An offbeat thriller with dementia as a theme absorbs Nicky Pellegrino.
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A puzzle a day really can keep dementia away
Just two hours a day spent keeping the mind and body busy is as effective at warding off dementia as drug treatment, research reveals.
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Nurse admits 'inappropriate relationship'
A male nurse has admitted forming an "inappropriate relationship" with a "very vulnerable" psychiatric hospital patient
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Teens who eat with parents less likely to be depressed
Kiwi teenagers who eat meals with Mum and Dad are much less likely to be suicidal, a new study has found.
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Women starving themselves to allow for booze calories
The trend, dubbed 'drunkorexia', is on the rise in New Zealand, warns an eating difficulties expert.
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Depression our big worry
Depressed and anxious New Zealanders make up the two biggest groups on sickness benefits.
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The downside to looking on the bright side
If you are always seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, be warned - it could be an oncoming train.
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Phobias common for students - study
Toenails, melted cheese, doorknobs, tree roots and ears are just a few of the things tertiary students fear, according to a study.
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An apple a day to keep depression away
Eating loads of fruit and vegetables might not sound appealing to many teenagers but it could help protect them from mental health problems.