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Boeing Starliner astronauts: what six months stuck in space may do to their perception of time

Under normal circumstances, waiting can be frustrating, stressful and anxiety-provoking. But in extreme situations, with high stakes, waiting can be purgatory.

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4 things ancient Greeks and Romans got right about mental health

Much of what they said seems as relevant now as it did 2,000 years ago, even though we might question some of their methods.

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Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?

Some moral frameworks tell us lying is bad, but what if telling someone with dementia the truth could cause them trauma or have other harmful consequences?

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Carrie Bickmore reveals secret 20-year health battle

The radio and TV host became emotional on air as she confessed to a private mental health battle she has been facing for two decades.

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Knitting helps Tom Daley switch off. Its mental health benefits are not just for Olympians

Knitting has been shown to create a flow state, reduce stress and boost overall mental health, which is good for everyone, including gold medallists.

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Food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist, our study found. And it’s cheaper

Engaging diet and exercise specialists for depression may help address long waitlists for psychologists amid a worsening shortage.

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Despair after four years of pressure: how do Olympians deal with disappointment?

Athletes can spend four years preparing for an Olympic or Paralympic games. For those who donâ€™t achieve their goals, the disappointment can be crushing.

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Could the shingles vaccine lower your risk of dementia?

A study has suggested Shingrix, a relatively new vaccine given to protect older adults against shingles, may delay the onset of dementia.

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Does screen use really impact our thinking skills? Our analysis suggests it could

Screens have become seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, but research has found a clear link between disordered screen use and lower cognitive functioning.

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Our obsession with taking photos is changing how we remember the past

Memories are an important part of our identity and we increasingly entrust them to the cloud â€“ with potentially serious consequences.

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Is it really possible to have Alzheimer’s yet no symptoms?

A special group of people appear to have genes that protect them from the worst effects of Alzheimerâ€™s disease.

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Think you’ve decided what to buy? Actually, your brain is still deciding – even as you put it in your basket

Research shows our brains are still evaluating our decisions even as we act them out. Better awareness of what influences last-minute decision-making can help us make better choices.

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Boeing Starliner astronauts: what six months stuck in space may do to their perception of time

4 things ancient Greeks and Romans got right about mental health

Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?

Carrie Bickmore reveals secret 20-year health battle

Knitting helps Tom Daley switch off. Its mental health benefits are not just for Olympians

Food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist, our study found. And it’s cheaper

Despair after four years of pressure: how do Olympians deal with disappointment?

Could the shingles vaccine lower your risk of dementia?

Does screen use really impact our thinking skills? Our analysis suggests it could

Our obsession with taking photos is changing how we remember the past

Is it really possible to have Alzheimer’s yet no symptoms?

Think you’ve decided what to buy? Actually, your brain is still deciding – even as you put it in your basket

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