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The Sirens of Technology

May 10th, 2012

Richard Louv, author of The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods: Saving our children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, says our gadgets are driving us nuts and we need nature to keep us sane. Read more.

Discovery Wellness Event

May 4th, 2012

All Stellenbosch University employees are invited to join the Discovery Wellness Events that will take place from 14-24 May. For more information, contact joostem@sun.ac.za

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

May 2nd, 2012

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The Role of Stress in Brain Development

April 26th, 2012

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

Dementia: A public health priority.

April 23rd, 2012

Read more about the WHO report on Dementia.

Dementia to Triple by 2050

April 23rd, 2012

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

Changing The Brain to Enhance Well-Being, Happiness

April 20th, 2012

“We can be more proactive in shaping the positive influences on the brain”, says Dr. Richard Davidson of the University of  Wisconsin-Madison. PsychCentral, 19/4/2012

Update on Depression drug study

April 20th, 2012

Steroids, such as cortisol, may hamper the effectiveness of antidepressant drugs. Read more about a study conducted at Leeds University. ITVNews, 20/04/2012

Pols: Leer brein om golwe te reguleer

April 20th, 2012

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

April 19th, 2012

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.

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