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What is â€˜doll therapy’ for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?

For people with dementia, memories from the distant past, including early parenthood, can be more salient that recent events, and dolls can often provide comfort during times of regression.

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These 12 things can reduce your dementia risk – but many Australians don’t know them all

Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is an avoidable part of ageing. In fact, we all have the power to reduce our risk of developing dementia, no matter your age.

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How light can shift your mood and mental health

Itâ€™s spring and youâ€™ve probably noticed a change in when the Sun rises and sets. But have you also noticed a change in your mood?

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Elmo's chat about grief with famous actor goes viral

While on a press tour for a new film, Andrew Garfield has spoken out about grief and the loss of his mother with Sesame Street's Elmo in a heartwarming video that has sparked an important conversation.

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How to rewire your brain to feel good on Monday

You can train your brain to get excited about the start of the week â€“ or at least cope with it.

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Music and dementia: researchers are still making discoveries about how songs can help sufferers

Music is woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Whether itâ€™s lifting our spirits, pushing us to run faster or soothing us to sleep, we can all recognise its power.

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"Happy wives, happy social lives?" Men are more emotionally disconnected than women – what can be done about it?

A decade of data shows men appear to focus their emotional energies primarily on their nuclear families and partners, instead of themselves.

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Retiring early can be bad for the brain

A study of a retirement program has found that people who retired early suffered significant cognitive decline that put them at risk of early onset of dementia.

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Making art is a uniquely human act, and one that provides a wellspring of health benefits

From drawing to gardening and woodworking, self-expression can lower stress, improve mood and increase self-confidence.

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What’s the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath? Less than you might think

Youâ€™ll often see the terms psychopath and sociopath used somewhat interchangeably, so what is the real difference?

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Can a 10-year-old be responsible for a crime? Here’s what brain science tells us

Social rewards, emotions and the chance to experience something new all have a strong bearing on childrenâ€™s decisions in the moment â€” possibly more than whether it is right or wrong.

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How to know when it’s time to start therapy

It can be difficult to know when to start therapy when a problem is ongoing. Knowing the right questions to ask yourself can help make the decision easier.

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What is â€˜doll therapy’ for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?

These 12 things can reduce your dementia risk – but many Australians don’t know them all

How light can shift your mood and mental health

Elmo's chat about grief with famous actor goes viral

How to rewire your brain to feel good on Monday

Music and dementia: researchers are still making discoveries about how songs can help sufferers

"Happy wives, happy social lives?" Men are more emotionally disconnected than women – what can be done about it?

Retiring early can be bad for the brain

Making art is a uniquely human act, and one that provides a wellspring of health benefits

What’s the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath? Less than you might think

Can a 10-year-old be responsible for a crime? Here’s what brain science tells us

How to know when it’s time to start therapy

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