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A long way to go for autism in SA

Lack of understanding and proper treatment are issues preventing people from understanding autism in South Africa.

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WASHINGTON POST

A calming voice in a frantic world

Tara Brach is riding a wave of popularity as Americans seek solutions through quietness, writes Michelle Boorsten.

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sxc.hu

How couples feel each other’s pain

Seeing a loved one in pain or ill is distressing. But now scientists think some people feel more than just empathy...

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A study found that women who reported dieting more often and being highly conscious of their food intake still tend to consume as many calories as other women.

Dieter’s double whammy: food and guilt
March 15 2013 at 12:57

Women dieters do not actually cut the amount they eat and simply end up feeling guilty about food, according to new research.

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Wolmarans said one hypothesis is that belief is the product of the human mind, and we all believe because we have similar brains.

Women’s brains smaller but better?
March 14 2013 at 12:49

Women’s brains may not be as big as men’s - but they are more efficient, a study suggests.

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Banners hang in the atrium of the Austin Convention Centre on the eve of the opening of the 27th South By Southwest (SXSW) interactive, film and music festival.

Alzheimer's tool wins at SXSW
March 13 2013 at 13:02

Technology able to diagnose Alzheimer's years before its symptoms appear won a coveted honour at the SXSW festival.

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Mexican officials are investigating a father's complaint that his 7-year-old son died after a violent school bullying incident.

‘Bullying can have long-term consequences’
March 8 2013 at 12:33

Children who were bullied and those who were bullies are both at higher risk for depression years later, a study suggests.

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Crucially for retailers, the shoppers were willing to pay up to a quarter more for snacks they believed were organic.

Organic food makes people selfish - study
March 1 2013 at 12:12

Buying organic foods may make you less likely to show kindness to others, researchers claim.

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For women, chocolate, a best friend, the heating and a cup of tea are all of high importance. But for men, it is a full fry-up, football and sausages.

Can a cuppa save your brain?
February 28 2013 at 13:11

Scientists say the traditional cup of tea can keep the mind sharp into old age.

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The concerns spread beyond the day-to-day battle about how to put food on the table and make sure the bills are paid.

When worry takes over your life
February 25 2013 at 12:10

Stressed-out Britons are spending the equivalent of five years of their life worrying, according to a survey.

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Next time you're tempted to take the largest slice of cake, it is worth remembering that a piece half the size will leave you feeling just as happy.

Smaller is better when snacking
February 21 2013 at 13:03

Next time you’re tempted to take the largest slice of cake, remember that a piece half the size will leave you feeling just as happy.

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Just six years of eating like the Spanish and Italians could also lower an individual's risk of developing dementia, a study reveals.

Mediterranean diet may not protect brain
February 20 2013 at 13:02

Hopes that a Mediterranean diet would be as good for the head as it is for the heart may have been dampened.

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If your boss won't let you bring a dog to work, how about a cat?

Stress-busting tips for office workers
February 19 2013 at 14:21

Take a break, pimp your desk - there are ways to slow down the rat race, says an expert.

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