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A confusing book you can't put down
An offbeat thriller with dementia as a theme absorbs Nicky Pellegrino.
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.
Nurse admits 'inappropriate relationship'
A male nurse has admitted forming an "inappropriate relationship" with a "very vulnerable" psychiatric hospital patient
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.
Women starving themselves to allow for booze calories
The trend, dubbed 'drunkorexia', is on the rise in New Zealand, warns an eating difficulties expert.
Depression our big worry
Depressed and anxious New Zealanders make up the two biggest groups on sickness benefits.
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.
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.
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.