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Published on Tuesday, 21 July 2009 19:00 | 
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Greedy bankers have
triggered a global recession with their rash, brash optimism.
Ariel Leve sympathises with scientists who believe that indulging in negative thoughts can be helpful for managing anxiety and preparing for realistic outcomes.
Published on Saturday, 27 June 2009 00:00 | |
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As Anti-depressant prescriptions continue to soar during the Recession, Tim Lott tries out an eight-week course of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy courtesy of the NHS
Published on Friday, 12 June 2009 19:00 | |
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Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Hindu or Atheist, we’re all capable of
experiencing peak moments – epiphanies of peace, calm, interconnectedness and
unity, writes Hannah Orchard. What’s surprising is that they often feel
more real than real life.
Published on Saturday, 06 June 2009 05:32 | |
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A new book by psychologist Todd Kashdan claims that having a
curious mind leads, ultimately, to greater fulfilment than the pursuit of pleasure.
Oliver Burkeman investigates
Published on Friday, 29 May 2009 19:00 | |
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Florence Nightingale took pets into her hospitals because
she believed they helped her patients both physically and psychologically. A recent
study conducted at UCLA concluded that dog owners required much less medical
care for stress-related problems than non dog-owners. Tanis Taylor
investigates the therapeutic properties of pets.
Published on Sunday, 17 May 2009 19:00 | |
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Not only is laughter a great tonic, argues evolutionary theorist Alastair Clarke, it also plays a vital role in the development of our intellectual, perceptual and problem-solving abilities
Published on Friday, 08 May 2009 19:00 | |
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Holistic doctor Frank Lipman believes we’re in the grip of
an exhaustion epidemic and offers some valuable tips on how to re-energise.