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Discovery Wellness Event

All Stellenbosch University employees are invited to join the Discovery Wellness Events that will take place from 14-24 May. For […]

Anxiety and depression often go hand-in-hand with arthritis

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The Role of Stress in Brain Development

Read more about the Gestational Environment’s Long-Term Effects on the Brain. The Dana Foundation, 25/04/2012.

Dementia: A public health priority.

Read more about the WHO report on Dementia.

Dementia to Triple by 2050

Dementia is on the rise says report from World Health Organization. DailyRx.com, 21/04/2012.

Changing The Brain to Enhance Well-Being, Happiness

“We can be more proactive in shaping the positive influences on the brain”, says Dr. Richard Davidson of the University […]

Update on Depression drug study

Steroids, such as cortisol, may hamper the effectiveness of antidepressant drugs. Read more about a study conducted at Leeds University. […]

Pols: Leer brein om golwe te reguleer

Neuroterapie vir toestande soos depressie, angs, obsessief-kompulsiewe steuring en aandagafleibaarheid. Lees meer. Beeld, 18/04/2012

Daily physical activity protects against Alzheimer’s, even in adults over 80

According to cbsnews.com a new study found that physical activity might provide protection against Alzheimer’s Disease. cbsnews,com, 18/04/2012. Read more.

Electroshock: First glimpse of how it works adds clues to depression

Read more about electroconvulsive therapy. Los Angeles Times, 19/03/2012

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